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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 Engineering 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. 28, 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

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Josef Hammar, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment specialist, poses for a photo 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. 28, 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 Noah Salcido, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment specialist, 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. 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

A compact track loader prepares to cut 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. RADR exercises are conducted to prepare U.S. Airmen to restore airfield functionality within a short time frame to ensure mission readiness. Airmen conducted assessments, gathered equipment, cleared debris and performed restoration procedures. (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, 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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386th ELRS Airmen recognized for critical R-11 fuel truck maintenance

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Kline, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, coins U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Vigil for outstanding performance within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2025. Vigil and his team performed critical maintenance on an R-11 fuel truck, returning the asset to service and achieving a 100% mission capable rate for the squadron’s vehicle fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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386th ELRS Airmen recognized for critical R-11 fuel truck maintenance

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Kline, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, coins Senior Airman Samuel Marranca for outstanding performance within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2024. Marranca and his team performed critical maintenance, returning an R-11 fuel truck to service after 439 days of non-mission capable status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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386th ELRS Airmen recognized for critical R-11 fuel truck maintenance

386th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership speaks to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Justin Vigil and Senior Airman Samuel Maranca, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management specialists, while recognizing them for their accomplishments within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2025. The Airmen were recognized for performing critical maintenance on an R-11 fuel truck, returning the asset to service and ensuring sustained refueling operations and enabling mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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386th ELRS Airmen recognized for critical R-11 fuel truck maintenance

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Vigil, left, and Senior Airman Samuel Marranca, right, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management specialists stand ready to be recognized by wing leadership within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2025. The Airmen were recognized for completing a critical engine swap and pumping system overhaul that returned an R-11 fuel truck to service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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KC-135 Stratotankers take off in support of operations within CENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron flies within the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 1, 2025. Providing air refueling support to aircraft in the CENTCOM AOR enhances the Air Force’s ability to project power and respond to emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)
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