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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dylan Horne, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron cannibalization manager, marshals an F-16C Fighting Falcon after a successful integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. During ICTs, crew chiefs communicate with pilots for refueling and rearming updates, before safely marshalling aircraft to the runway for rapid sortie generation in the midst of combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Sosby, assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals a R-11 fuel truck during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. ICTs combine refueling and armament procedures, while aircraft engines are running, to rapidly generate sorties engaged in combat operations. This dynamic environment requires precise coordination for maximum efficiency and safety of personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dylan Horne, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron cannibalization manager, oversees an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. As a cannibalization manager, Horne oversees a vital process in aircraft maintenance including managing parts among the fleet and strategically redistributing them to generate the maximum amount of airpower possible at any given time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

A safety pin is inserted in an AIM-9X missile loaded on an F-16C Fighting Falcon during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The safety pin prevents the firing pin from engaging until the munition is intended for use. Once refueling and rearming are complete during the ICT, the safety pins are removed before the aircraft takeoff for combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Breitler and Senior Airman Trey Santiago, both 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, load Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets on an F-16C Fighting Falcon during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The F-16C Fighting Falcon is a multi-role fighter aircraft supporting defense and deterrence missions through continuous rapid development and generation of combat air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alex Kimber, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron director of operations, adjusts his oxygen mask, which is equipped with communication capabilities, during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. Crew chiefs communicate the status of the weapons crew and fuel distributor to the pilot during ICTs so they know when they are clear to takeoff and resume combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sage Timbrel, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, replaces a dust cover on a fuel hose during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. Fuel hoses are equipped with a pop-it valve allowing distribution operators to quickly disconnect when aircraft need to rapidly depart and deliver combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

An Airman hot-refuels a 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) F-15E Strike Eagle during an integrated combat turn at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 13, 2021. The 335th EFS deployed as an instrument of Dynamic Force Employment in order to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

Airmen unload equipment from the back of a C-130 Hercules in preparation for an integrated combat turn of two F-15E Strike Eagles at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), 386th AEW and 380th AEW came together to support an integrated combat turn exercise for a deployed Dynamic Force Employment unit. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

A C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing lands on the runway at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 13, 2021. The C-130 airlifted Airmen and equipment from Al Dhafra Air Base in order to support a same-day, integrated combat turn of two F-15 Strike Eagles from the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

Airmen dismount munitions from an F-15 Strike Eagle attached to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron as part of an integrated combat turn (ICT) exercise, Feb. 13, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. U.S. Air Forces Central Airmen from three wings were challenged to execute a one-day, synchronized plan involving both airlift and fighter assets, as well as provide organic maintenance and logistics support to execute an ICT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Heil, 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, and a maintainer assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron stand on an F-15E Strike Eagle shortly after landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb 13, 2021. The fighter aircraft returned to base after participating in an integrated combat turn exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Larue Guerrisky)
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USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

Aircrew assigned to the 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron secure cargo inside a C-130 Hercules assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) while at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb 13, 2021. The aircraft airlifted maintainers and equipment from the 380th AEW to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar to support an integrated combat turn exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Larue Guerrisky)
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USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

Aircrew assigned to the 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to load cargo onto a C-130 Hercules assigned to the 386th Airlift Expeditionary Wing (AEW) while at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb 13, 2021. Airmen from the 379th AEW, 386th AEW and 380th AEW came together to support an integrated combat turn exercise for a deployed Dynamic Force Employment unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Larue Guerrisky)
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USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 13, 2021. U.S. Air Forces Central Airmen were challenged to execute a one-day, synchronized plan involving both airlift and fighter assets, as well as provide organic maintenance and logistics support to execute an integrated combat turn exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Larue Guerrisky)
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USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxi at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 13, 2021. The 335th EFS deployed as an instrument of Dynamic Force Employment in order to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Larue Guerrisky)
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USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing taxis at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 13, 2021. The aircraft airlifted maintainers and equipment from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar to support an integrated combat turn exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Larue Guerrisky)
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USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

Senior Airman Jamie Ebersole, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation craftsman, directs a K-loader at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 13, 2021. U.S. Air Forces Central Airmen were challenged to execute a one-day, synchronized plan involving both airlift and fighter assets, as well as provide organic maintenance and logistics support to execute an integrated combat turn exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Larue Guerrisky)
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USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

Senior Airman Jamie Ebersole, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation craftsman, loads cargo onto a C-130 Hercules assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing while at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 13, 2021. Maintainers and equipment from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) were airlifted to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar to support an integrated combat turn exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Larue Guerrisky)
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USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

An Airman removes wheel chocks from a hot-pit refueling site after completing an integrated combat turn (ICT) of two F-15 Strike Eagles at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), 386th AEW and 380th AEW came together to support the ICT of a deployed Dynamic Force Employment unit. An ICT is the concurrent servicing of fuel and munitions, while aircraft engines are still running. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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