COMACC visits AFCENT Airmen at Shaw AFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, recognizes Capt. Patrick Reven, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) strategic planner, for his exceptional performance while visiting Airmen at the U.S. Army Central Headquarters as part of the COMACC’s tour of 9th AF (AFCENT) units Jan. 4, 2023, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. During his visit, Kelly got a first-hand look at how Airmen support the ACC and U.S. Central Command mission at Shaw AFB, and recognized individuals for their exceptional performance. AFCENT is the air component of USCENTCOM and is responsible for air operations, and developing contingency plans in support of national objectives for USCENTCOM’s 21-nation area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Porter)

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COMACC visits AFCENT Airmen at Shaw AFB

.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, right, commander of Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), greets Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, during the COMACC’s visit to the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Headquarters Jan. 4, 2023, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. During his visit, Kelly visited Airmen at the 9th AF (AFCENT) Headquarters, U.S. Army Central Headquarters, and 609th Air Operations Center and recognized them for their contributions to the ACC and U.S. Central Command mission. In concert with partner nations, AFCENT delivers dominant Coalition combat power and integrated command and control to secure and stabilize the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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COMACC visits AFCENT Airmen at Shaw AFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, shakes hands with Airmen upon his arrival to the 609th Air Operations to get a first-hand look at the AOC’s mission as part of the COMACC’s visit to Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) units Jan. 4, 2023, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. During his visit, Kelly visited Airmen at the 9th AF (AFCENT) Headquarters, U.S. Army Central Headquarters, and 609th Air Operations Center and recognized them for their contributions to the ACC and U.S. Central Command mission. In concert with partner nations, AFCENT delivers dominant Coalition combat power and integrated command and control to secure and stabilize the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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COMACC visits AFCENT Airmen at Shaw AFB

U.S Air Force Capt. Patrick Reven, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) strategic planner, explains his responsibilities in support of the mission to Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, at U.S. Army Central Headquarters as part of the COMACC’s tour of 9th AF (AFCENT) units Jan. 4, 2023, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. During his visit, Kelly got a first-hand look at how Airmen support the ACC and U.S. Central Command mission at Shaw AFB, and recognized individuals for their exceptional performance. AFCENT is the air component of USCENTCOM and is responsible for air operations, and developing contingency plans in support of national objectives for USCENTCOM’s 21-nation area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Porter)

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COMACC visits AFCENT Airmen at Shaw AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Edwards, 609th Air Support Squadron commander, briefs Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, on the 609th Air Operations Center’s mission, as Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, commander of Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), looks on during the COMACC’s visit to Ninth Air Force (AFCENT) units Jan. 4, 2023, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. During his visit, Kelly visited Airmen at the 9th AF (AFCENT) Headquarters, U.S. Army Central Headquarters, and 609th AOC and recognized them for their contributions to the ACC and U.S. Central Command mission. In concert with partner nations, AFCENT delivers dominant Coalition combat power and integrated command and control to secure and stabilize the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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COMACC visits AFCENT Airmen at Shaw AFB

Published Jan. 9, 2024
By Tech. Sgt. Robert Porter and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal
U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. --

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, visits Airmen assigned to Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Jan. 4, 2023, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. During his visit, Kelly got a first-hand look at how Airmen support the ACC and U.S. Central Command mission at Shaw AFB, and recognized individuals for their exceptional performance. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Robert Porter and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)