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

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. D’Miracle Armstrong, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron counter unmanned aerial systems operator, stands by before marshalling a KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 30, 2025. The Mission-Ready Airman concept is a training approach used to ensure Airmen are prepared to perform duties effectively in a rapidly changing operational environment. One focus of the concept is cross-functional training, fostering flexibility and adaptability for situations where Airmen are required to operate outside of their traditional job parameters. (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 379th Air Expeditionary Squadron pose for a group photo during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 30, 2025. As part of the multi-day exercise, the KC-135 Stratotanker was one of multiple aircraft along with a wide range of support Airmen to operate out of a forward operating location in support of U.S. Central Command’s theater campaign strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant)
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KC-135 fuels Agile Combat Employment for Operation Agile Spartan 25.1

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Taitingfong, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory non-commissioned officer in charge, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 31, 2025. The Mission-Ready Airman philosophy encourages members to develop skills outside their primary career fields, allowing wings to stay mission-ready when there are unexpected demands on the mission. (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 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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A-10 Air power and sunsets

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) sit on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 2, 2024. The 107th EFS is deployed from the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A-10 Air power and sunsets

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron sit on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 2, 2024. The A-10 is specifically designed for close air support of ground forces, providing air dominance to deter and respond to adversary aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A-10 Air power and sunsets

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) sits on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), Nov. 2, 2024. The 107th EFS is deployed to the USCENTCOM AOR to support regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A-10 Air power and sunsets

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron sit on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility, Nov. 2, 2024. The A-10s are deployed within USCENTCOM to help defend U.S. interests, promote regional security and deter aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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378th ECES holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony

Airman 1st Class Nathan Horn, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, rings a bell in honor of first responders during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sept. 11, 2023. The event was organized by military first responders from the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer, Medical, and Security Forces Squadrons in order to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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