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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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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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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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