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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron manage fill operations during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. The exercise reinforced procedures for restoring load-bearing capacity essential to resuming flight operations after an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron add water to fill material during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. Moisture control reduces airborne dust and improves compaction, increasing the durability of rapid airfield repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron coordinate equipment positioning during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. The exercise reinforced communication and synchronization between ground crews and heavy machinery operators to ensure safe and efficient airfield repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron utilizes quick dry cement inside a simulated crater during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. Proper grading ensures a stable foundation for follow-on repairs and prevents structural failure during aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron guide heavy equipment during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. Spotting and signaling ensure safe equipment movement while maintaining the pace required to restore air operations under time-critical conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron drills down fiber reinforced polymer matting into concrete during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. Practicing these techniques prepares Airmen to rapidly clear airfield damage and sustain mission readiness in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron operate heavy equipment to remove damaged concrete during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. Removing compromised pavement is a critical step in RADR operations to prevent further damage and prepare the airfield for immediate repair and reuse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron oversees concrete cutting operations during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. Precise cutting techniques are critical during RADR to remove damaged pavement efficiently and prepare the surface for rapid repair, minimizing downtime for air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron monitor the operation of a forklift during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. The exercise trained Airmen to safely coordinate heavy equipment and material handling to restore airfield surfaces and ensure aircraft can resume operations quickly after an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron manages fill material during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. Preparing and conditioning repair material ensures engineers can rapidly support follow-on placement and maintain momentum during time-sensitive airfield restoration operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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332 ELRS conducts first hot-pit refuel with R-20 expeditionary refueling system

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas Jackson, 332nd Expeditionary Air Base Group senior enlisted leader, right, and Airman 1st Class Samuel Ilet, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, center, complete refueling documentation for a U.S. Army aircrew member in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 14, 2025. Accurate refueling records allow Airmen to efficiently manage fuel and maintain aircraft readiness across the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)
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332 ELRS conducts first hot-pit refuel with R-20 expeditionary refueling system

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas Jackson, 332nd Expeditionary Air Base Group senior enlisted leader, right, and Airman 1st Class Samuel Ilet, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, walk away as a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter takes off in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 14, 2025. Jackson and Ilet refueled the UH-60 with an R-20 expeditionary refueling system for the first time at the deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)
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332 ELRS conducts first hot-pit refuel with R-20 expeditionary refueling system

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas Jackson, 332nd Expeditionary Air Base Group senior enlisted leader, right, and Airman 1st Class Samuel Ilet, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, watch a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter prepare to take off in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 14, 2025. Jackson and Ilet refueled the UH-60 with an R-20 expeditionary refueling system for the first time at the deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)
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332 ELRS conducts first hot-pit refuel with R-20 expeditionary refueling system

A U.S. Soldier drags a fuel hose away from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 14, 2025. Airmen assigned to the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron refueled the UH-60 with an R-20 expeditionary refueling system for the first time at the deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)
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332 ELRS conducts first hot-pit refuel with R-20 expeditionary refueling system

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing prepare to refuel a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Dec. 14, 2025. The team used an R-20 expeditionary refueling system during the unit’s first hot-pit operation with the equipment at the deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)
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332 ELRS conducts first hot-pit refuel with R-20 expeditionary refueling system

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel Ilet, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, moves a fuel hose into position in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 14, 2025. Ilet was preparing to refuel a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter using an R-20 expeditionary refueling system during the unit’s first hot-pit operation with the equipment at the deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)
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332 ELRS conducts first hot-pit refuel with R-20 expeditionary refueling system

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas Jackson, 332nd Expeditionary Air Base Group senior enlisted leader, left, and Airman 1st Class Samuel Ilet, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, operate an R-20 expeditionary refueling system in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 14, 2025. The R-20 connects directly to a 210,000-gallon fuel bladder, increasing refueling speed and efficiency for deployed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)
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332 ELRS conducts first hot-pit refuel with R-20 expeditionary refueling system

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas Jackson, 332nd Expeditionary Air Base Group senior enlisted leader, left, and Airman 1st Class Samuel Ilet, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, operate an R-20 expeditionary refueling system in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 14, 2025. The R-20 connects directly to a 210,000-gallon fuel bladder, increasing refueling speed and efficiency for deployed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)
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332 ELRS conducts first hot-pit refuel with R-20 expeditionary refueling system

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel Ilet, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, operates an R-20 expeditionary refueling system in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 14, 2025. The R-20 connects directly to a 210,000-gallon fuel bladder, increasing refueling speed and efficiency for deployed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)
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332 ELRS conducts first hot-pit refuel with R-20 expeditionary refueling system

U.S. Army Soldiers attach a fuel hose to a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on a flightline in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 14, 2025. The helicopter only remained on the ground for approximately 10 minutes, highlighting the rapid refueling capability of the U.S. Airmen assigned to the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)
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