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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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E-11A Memorial Flight: Honoring the Fallen Five Years Later

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Randell McCart, the 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron commander, and Maj. Eric Goodman, a 430th EECS E-11A pilot, hold up a memorial dedicated to two fallen E-11 A pilots in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025, marking the 5th anniversary of an E-11A crash that claimed the lives of two 430th EECS pilots, Lt. Col. Paul “Tabs” Voss and Capt. Ryan “Fogg” Phaneuff. “Tabs and Fogg were integral members of the team and will forever be etched into our collective memory and heritage,” said McCart. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jackson Manske)
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E-11A Memorial Flight: Honoring the Fallen Five Years Later

A memorial dedicated to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul “Tabs” Voss and Capt. Ryan “Fogg” Phaneuff flies in the back of an E-11A over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025, on the fifth anniversary of the tragic crash that claimed the pilots’ lives. Voss and Phaneuff lost their lives while attempting an emergency landing of their damaged aircraft in the Ghazni province of Afghanistan Jan. 27, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jackson Manske)
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E-11A Memorial Flight: Honoring the Fallen Five Years Later

U.S. Air Force Maj. Eric Goodman, a 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron E-11A pilot, performs preflight checks before a memorial flight in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025, marking the 5th anniversary of an E-11A crash that claimed the lives of two 430th EECS pilots. Lt. Col. Paul Voss and Capt. Ryan Phaneuff lost their lives while attempting an emergency landing of their damaged aircraft in the Ghazni province of Afghanistan Jan. 27, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jackson Manske)
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E-11A Memorial Flight: Honoring the Fallen Five Years Later

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Randell McCart (right), the 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron commander, and Maj. Eric Goodman, a 430th EECS E-11A pilot, fly a memorial flight over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025, marking the 5th anniversary of an E-11A crash that claimed the lives of two 430th EECS pilots, Lt. Col. Paul “Tabs” Voss and Capt. Ryan “Fogg” Phaneuff. “Tabs and Fogg were integral members of the team and will forever be etched into our collective memory and heritage,” said McCart. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jackson Manske)
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U.S. and Italian Airmen share expertise and capabilities in bilateral information exchange

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron's Fly-Away Security Team, pose for a photo with Italian Air Force personnel after a capabilities brief and tour of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 18, 2024. The tour allowed Italian Air Force personnel to gain a firsthand perspective of the mission, enhancing coalition understanding of the FAS Team’s role in safeguarding deployed operations and their efforts to secure and stabilize the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona)
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U.S. and Italian Airmen Share Expertise and Capabilities in Bilateral Information Exchange

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron's Fly-Away Security Team, speaks to Italian Air Force personnel during a capabilities brief and tour of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 18, 2024. During the tour, FAST members explained their mission to protect aircrew, cargo, and aircraft in operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona)
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U.S. and Italian Airmen Share Expertise and Capabilities in Bilateral Information Exchange

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules pilot assigned to the 39th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron gives a capabilities brief and tour of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to Italian Air Force personnel within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 18, 2024. The tour allowed Italian Air Force personnel to gain a firsthand perspective of the mission, enhancing coalition understanding of the team’s role in safeguarding deployed operations and their efforts to secure and stabilize the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona)
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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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