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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

A U.S. Air Force 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. This routine, multinational exercise focuses on refining shared command and control and joint targeting procedures, ultimately enabling faster and more precise defensive responses to missile and unmanned aerial system threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Aitro, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts preflight checks during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. Blue Sands 26.1 emphasizes defensive tactics, techniques, and procedures with scenarios designed to enhance integrated air defense capabilities in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Leo Kim, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, cleans an F-16 Fighting Falcon canopy during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. This routine, multinational exercise focuses on refining shared command and control and joint targeting procedures, ultimately enabling faster and more precise defensive responses to missile and unmanned aerial system threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 510th EFS F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft taxi during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. This defensive-focused exercise, facilitated by U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker air-to-air refueling, enhances multinational integration, interoperability, and lethality through sustained counter-unmanned aircraft systems and integrated air and missile defense training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 510th EFS F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft taxi during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. The exercise integrates U.S. Air Force personnel with partner nations to build upon existing tactics, techniques, and procedures in a joint environment with the shared goal of ensuring a secure and stable region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Leo Kim, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, unwraps a cable as part of preflight checks during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. Blue Sands 26.1 demonstrates the commitment of the U.S., partner nations, and allies to safeguard population centers, facilities, and vital maritime and air corridors from potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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AFCENT Airmen attend Army Rigger training

U.S. Air Force Col. Reginald Trujillo Jr., 379th Expeditionary Air Base Group commander, speaks to U.S. Airmen and Soldiers following a rigger course in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 19, 2025. Trujillo spoke of the history and importance of Army riggers and airdrop missions as well as the importance of Airmen becoming more agile through new skillsets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)
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AFCENT Airmen attend Army Rigger training

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Whitley Tobei, 294th Quartermaster Company, Detachment 3 shop foreman, inspects a low-cost high-velocity parachute rigging job following a rigger course in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 19, 2025. The 294th QM DET supports the CENTCOM AOR's airdrop missions by packing and rigging container delivery systems of humanitarian aid and combat support supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)
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AFCENT Airmen attend Army Rigger training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Julian Solano-Bernal, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, Mavaeao Tili, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron AFE technician, and Jenna Stowe, 16th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron AFE technician, secure a container delivery system during an Army rigger training course in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 19, 2025. The five-day course culminated in an exercise requiring the Airmen to rig five container delivery systems in two hours, proving the capability to adequately prepare cargo for airdrop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)
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AFCENT Airmen attend Army Rigger training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jenna Stowe, 16th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, unravels string during an Army rigger training course in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 19, 2025. The course, led by U.S. Army 294th Quartermaster Company, Detachment 3, covered low-cost low-velocity and low-cost high-velocity parachute rigging; both of which are able to support 2,200 lbs. of cargo per container delivery system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)
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AFCENT Airmen attend Army Rigger training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mavaeao Tili, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, and Senior Airman Julian Solano-Bernal, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron AFE technician, place a low-cost low-velocity parachute on a container delivery system during an Army rigger training course in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 19, 2025. The course, led by U.S. Army 294th Quartermaster Company, Detachment 3, covered low-cost low and low-cost high-velocity parachute rigging; both of which are able to support 2,200 lbs. of cargo per container delivery system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)
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AFCENT Airmen attend Army Rigger training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julian Solano-Bernal, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, ties knots on a container delivery system during an Army rigger training course in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 19, 2025. Upon completion of the course, participating Airmen and Soldiers earned a certificate of completion and the ability to rig container delivery systems under a certified Army rigger's supervision, increasing the qualified manpower available to support CDS drop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)
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AFCENT Airmen attend Army Rigger training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Evan Marlow, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, holds cargo netting while Senior Airman Julian Solano-Bernal, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron AFE technician, tapes the netting in place during an Army rigger training course in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 19, 2025. The course, led by U.S. Army 294th Quartermaster Company, Detachment 3, covered low-cost low and low-cost high-velocity parachute rigging; both of which are able to support 2,200 lbs. of cargo per container delivery system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)
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AFCENT Airmen attend Army Rigger training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mavaeao Tili, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, unravels cord during an Army rigger training course in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 19, 2025. Twelve Airmen from across the AOR participated in the five-day course, which covered rigging low-cost high velocity and low-cost low-velocity parachutes onto container delivery systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)
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AFCENT Airmen attend Army Rigger training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Frazer, 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, loads water onto a container delivery system during an Army rigger training course in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 19, 2025. Twelve Airmen from across the AOR participated in the five-day course, which covered rigging low-cost high velocity and low-cost low-velocity parachutes onto container delivery systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)
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AFCENT Airmen attend Army Rigger training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Johnson, 379th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron load planner, secures a container delivery system during a U.S. Army rigger training course in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 18, 2025. The training enhanced interoperability between deployed Soldiers and Airmen and increased readiness capabilities for aerial delivery support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)
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AFCENT Airmen attend Army Rigger training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alan Hernandez-Montoya, 379th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron passenger services terminal technician, hands cord to a teammate during a U.S. Army rigger training course in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 18, 2025. The training enhanced interoperability between deployed Soldiers and Airmen and increased readiness capabilities for aerial delivery support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)
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AFCENT Airmen attend Army Rigger training

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Whitley Tobei, 294th Quartermaster Company, Detachment 3 shop foreman, speaks to U.S. Airmen following a rigger course in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 19, 2025. The 294th QM DET supports the CENTCOM AOR's airdrop missions by packing and rigging container delivery systems of humanitarian aid and combat support supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)
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379th ETDC ensures access to critical protective gear

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ashlynn Suchan, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Expeditionary Theater Distribution Center technician, organizes gear within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 12, 2025. Maintaining accurate inventory and serviceable gear enables the 379th ELRS to support force protection and mission readiness throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ETDC ensures access to critical protective gear

U.S. Airman 1st Class Blessed Mburu, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Expeditionary Theater Distribution Center technician, displays a protective vest within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 12, 2025. ETDC Airmen conduct detailed inventory validation to maintain accurate accountability of assets and support timely distribution across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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