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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Stainer, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels system technician, rests during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. Airmen had 48 hours to conduct post-attack RADR procedures to allow simulated aircraft to return from a forward operating location. The team completed minimum operating strip repairs in 23 hours, then shifted to permanent fixes during the next four hours, emphasizing the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing's transition to a more enduring mindset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Glenn Harmon, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment specialist, operates an excavator during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. The 379th ECES conducted a no-notice exercise, requiring teams to plan and assess damages within 30 minutes. Airmen then cleared debris, acquired materials, and conducted on-the-spot training to enhance airfield recovery efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Stainer, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels system technician, directs a compact track loader during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. The exercise integrated multiple 379th ECES units, with pavements and construction equipment specialists conducting on-the-spot training to increase flexibility. The exercise planning team aimed to challenge personnel and evaluate their response to real-world threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

An excavator with a hammer attachment drills into a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training pad during a RADR exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. The RADR exercise had Airmen assessing damage, clearing debris and repairing the runway within 48 hours. The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron completed airfield recovery 25 hours ahead of the allotted time limit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Wale Babs, left, and Airman 1st Class Yukon Chen, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron engineer assistants, align a marker during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. Unlike typical RADR exercises, which usually involve two simulated craters, this exercise featured nine craters, including one large crater measuring 60'x35'. In an effort to test the squadron's limits, squadron leadership expanded the scope of the exercise, pushing the team to operate at the highest level of their capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

An excavator moves debris during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. The RADR exercise had Airmen assessing damage, clearing debris and repairing the runway within 48 hours. The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron completed airfield recovery 25 hours ahead of the allotted time limit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron conduct a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. RADR exercises involve airfield damage assessment and airfield restoration to a fully functional state. The scenario for this specific exercise used intelligence on real-world adversary munition capabilities in the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Haveron, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels system technician, operates a compact track loader during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. Unlike typical RADR exercises, which usually involve two simulated craters, this exercise featured nine craters, including one large crater measuring 60'x35'. In an effort to test the squadron's limits, squadron leadership expanded the scope of the exercise, pushing the team to operate at the highest level of their capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachery Weber, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels system technician, observes a compact track loader during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. The primary goal of RADR is to ensure airfields can quickly return to full functionality to resume flight operations following an attack. The exercise involved Airmen assessing damage, clearing debris and repairing the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

A Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training pad is damaged in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron recently completed construction of the largest RADR training pad within the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), measuring 80’x400’. The pad is used for evaluating proficiency in airfield damage recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron tapes C-4 explosives together in preparation of a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 24, 2025. The explosive ordnance disposal unit used intelligence on real-world adversary munition capabilities to create craters on the RADR training pad with controlled detonations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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DM Airman awarded Red Cross Certificate of Merit for saving a life

Official photo of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Rickenbach, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, at Davis-Monthan Air Force, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by 355th Wing Public Affairs)
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DM Airman awarded Red Cross Certificate of Merit for saving a life

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Rickenbach, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, and local community members stand for a photo at a ceremony honoring him in Oro Valley, Arizona, Feb. 4, 2025. Rickenbach was awarded the Red Cross Certificate of Merit for administering life-saving actions to an unconscious 52-year old man. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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DM Airman awarded Red Cross Certificate of Merit for saving a life

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Rickenbach, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, speaks at a ceremony honoring him in Oro Valley, Arizona, Feb. 4, 2025. Rickenbach was awarded the Red Cross Certificate of Merit for administering life-saving actions and he thanked the community for their support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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DM Airman awarded Red Cross Certificate of Merit for saving a life

The honorable Joe Winfield, Oro Valley mayor, speaks at a ceremony in Oro Valley, Arizona, Feb. 4, 2025. Winfield spoke of building resilience and mobilizing partnerships within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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DM Airman awarded Red Cross Certificate of Merit for saving a life

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Rickenbach, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, left, and his mother, right, attend a ceremony in Oro Valley, Arizona, Feb. 4, 2025. At the ceremony, Rickenbach was awarded the Red Cross Certificate of Merit for administering life-saving actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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AFCENT Mission Ready Airmen support Ukraine defense, regional partners

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, right, helps an Airman assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing secure a pallet within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 2, 2024. Airmen helped build and transport palletized supplies to support partners within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT Mission Ready Airmen support Ukraine defense, regional partners

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, directs a forklift within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 2, 2024. Airmen from 10 unique career fields were taught a mix of skills that Airmen need to meet for a range of mission demands. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT Mission Ready Airmen support Ukraine defense, regional partners

A U.S. Air Force air transportation specialist assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron inspects cargo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 17, 2024. Pallets of supplies were loaded onto an aircraft to be sent to partners within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT Mission Ready Airmen support Ukraine defense, regional partners

A U.S. Air Force air transportation specialist assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron loads pallets within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 17, 2024. Pallets of supplies were loaded onto an aircraft to be sent to partners within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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