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KC-135 fuels Agile Combat Employment for Operation Agile Spartan 25.1

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker takes off during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 31, 2025. During the multi-day Agile Combat Employment exercise, the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing deployed multiple aerial refueling aircraft, KC-135s, to a forward operating location in support of U.S. Central Command’s theater campaign strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)
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KC-135 fuels Agile Combat Employment for Operation Agile Spartan 25.1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yahnicia Maldonado, 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, checks an airlock on the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 3, 2025. During the multi-day Agile Combat Employment exercise, the 91st EARS continued to operate real-world combat missions in support of USCENTCOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)
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KC-135 fuels Agile Combat Employment for Operation Agile Spartan 25.1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amari Smith, 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, prepares to inspect flight safety equipment during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 3, 2025. During the multi-day Agile Combat Employment exercise, the aircrew flight equipment team continued to maintain flight equipment to ensure mission readiness in the case of an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)
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KC-135 fuels Agile Combat Employment for Operation Agile Spartan 25.1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ally Vaughn, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron response force member, waits as a KC-135 Stratotanker taxis on the flightline during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 3, 2025. Operation Agile Spartan was Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s capstone Agile Combat Employment exercise, which offered multiple opportunities for Airmen from different career fields to train in aircraft marshalling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)
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KC-135 fuels Agile Combat Employment for Operation Agile Spartan 25.1

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Charboneau, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance material handling equipment supervisor, replaces a hydraulic fuel line on a 10k all-terrain forklift during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. During the multi-day Agile Combat Employment exercise, a select team of two Airmen maintained vehicles and other machinery to support the mission in a forward operating location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)
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KC-135 fuels Agile Combat Employment for Operation Agile Spartan 25.1

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marquavius Sims, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsman, laughs while assisting in loading cargo onto semi-trailer trucks during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. During the multi-day Agile Combat Employment exercise, the 379th ELRS planned, coordinated and executed the transportation of assets and personnel to and from a forward operating location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)
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KC-135 fuels Agile Combat Employment for Operation Agile Spartan 25.1

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Javen Carswell, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation operator, spots for a forklift operator loading cargo onto a semi-trailer truck during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Agile Spartan 25.1 was Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s capstone Agile Combat Employment exercise, during which the 379th ELRS moved 20 pallets of cargo to a forward operating location and 18 pallets back to the main base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)
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KC-135 fuels Agile Combat Employment for Operation Agile Spartan 25.1

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Smith, 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilot, performs a preflight inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. A component of preflight inspections includes meteorological limits with the standard threshold for U.S. Air Force aircraft departure being 2 miles of horizontal visibility and 1,000 ft of vertical visibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)
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KC-135 fuels Agile Combat Employment for Operation Agile Spartan 25.1

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker rests on a flightline during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Due to a high-pressure area, the right wind direction and lower temperatures, the combination led to increased humidity which caused foggy conditions, offering Airmen the opportunity to implement their training through challenging conditions and maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)
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KC-135 fuels Agile Combat Employment for Operation Agile Spartan 25.1

A main landing gear tire of a KC-135 Stratotanker rests on a flightline during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Accurate, consistent, and relevant analysis and forecasting of the weather, integrated into operational planning in a timely manner, can provide friendly forces with the meteorological knowledge necessary to anticipate and exploit the best window of opportunity to plan, execute, support, and sustain air combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)
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KC-135 fuels Agile Combat Employment for Operation Agile Spartan 25.1

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker rests on the flightline during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Due to a high-pressure area, the right wind direction and lower temperatures, the combination led to increased humidity which caused foggy conditions, offering Airmen the opportunity to implement their training through challenging conditions and maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)
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KC-135 fuels Agile Combat Employment for Operation Agile Spartan 25.1

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron stand behind a KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. During the multi-day Agile Combat Employment exercise, foggy conditions offered an opportunity for maintainers to perform their duties in low-visibility conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant)
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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. 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 1st Lt. David Taglieri, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron project execution officer in charge, shovels debris 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 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 Tech. Sgt. Jonathon McCauley, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal logistics section chief, measures a post-detonation crater 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. 24, 2025. The EOD 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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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

A Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training pad sits complete within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 29, 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 utilized 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

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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