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386 AEW Airmen demonstrate ability to apply many skillsets, conduct Agile Combat Employment from austere environment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Jones, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, works out at the end of his shift during Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, September 8, 2022. Arriving at the location, 386th ECES Airmen were able to make any necessary repairs to any facilities quickly and were able to bring them back to a mission capable status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386 AEW Airmen demonstrate ability to apply many skillsets, conduct Agile Combat Employment from austere environment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ronny Lovelady, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural supervisor, left, and Senior Airman Koby Frayre, 386th ECES structural journeyman, repair a door handle in a dorm building, during Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, September 8, 2022. This exercise tested how Airmen can demonstrate their Agile Combat Employment capabilities, deploying a small and efficient team anywhere in the world, at any time, to stand up a functioning air base and necessary facilities to a mission capable status as quickly as possible. Once stood up, a key function of the 386th ECES is to maintain functional operations for each team at the location by doing any repairs if needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386 AEW Airmen demonstrate ability to apply many skillsets, conduct Agile Combat Employment from austere environment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Josephine Bock, 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron shift supervisor, operates a aircraft bomb loader to unload it from a C-17 Globemaster III during Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, September 7, 2022. Airmen from multiple squadrons received training on how to operate forklifts, aircraft bomb loaders, and other skills on how to download an aircraft as quick as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386 AEW Airmen demonstrate ability to apply many skillsets, conduct Agile Combat Employment from austere environment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trevor Hill, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, performs maintenance on a F-16CM Fighting Falcon during Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, September 7, 2022. In order for pilots from the 79th EFS to depart and demonstrate vital Agile Combat Employment capabilities from a dispersed location, Airmen from Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait and Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, rapidly deployed, testing its logistics and operational capabilities. These actions reflect the ACE paradigm, which is to proactively and reactively execute an operational scheme of maneuver within threat timelines in order to increase survivability while simultaneously generating combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386 AEW Airmen demonstrate ability to apply many skillsets, conduct Agile Combat Employment from austere environment

Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron and 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to download supplies from a C-17 Globemaster III as Airmen from Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, depart the aircraft for Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, September 7, 2022. Airmen from multiple squadrons received training on how to operate forklifts, aircraft bomb loaders, and other skills on how to download an aircraft as quick as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386 AEW Airmen demonstrate ability to apply many skillsets, conduct Agile Combat Employment from austere environment

A gym sits unused prior to Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, July 28, 2022. This exercise tested how Airmen can demonstrate their Agile Combat Employment capabilities, deploying a small and efficient team anywhere in the world, at any time, to stand up a functioning air base and necessary facilities to a mission capable status as quickly as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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OAS III Portrait

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erin Brilla, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing/A5X Plans and Programs Director, poses for a photo next to a F-16CM Fighting Falcon during an exercise at an Undisclosed Location, September 12, 2022. Brilla acted as the lead planner at a dispersed location during Operation Agile Spartan III, ensuring supported to the dislocated assets and personnel. Operation Agile Spartan III was Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)'s third agile combat employment capstone event, testing wings' ability to execute rapid troop and equipment movement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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OAS II G3 Flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, thanks Senior Airman Tyler Collins, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prior to departure during an exercise at an undisclosed location, September 7, 2022. Grynkewich flew an F-16 Fighting Falcon alongside coalition partners in support of Operation Inherent Resolve as part of Operation Agile Spartan III. OAS III tested rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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OAS III G3 Afterflight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, shakes the hand of Capt. Sean Cahill, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot, after flying a mission together at an undisclosed location, September 7, 2022. Grynkewich flew an F-16 Fighting Falcon alongside AFCENT Airmen and coalition partners in support of Operation Inherent Resolve as part of Operation Agile Spartan III. OAS III tested rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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OAS III Check In

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Leland Lelix, 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron services craftsman, right, inprocesses Tech. Sgt. Adam Kipper, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron support NCOIC, during Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, August 3, 2022. OAS III tested Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s ability to execute rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Lelix worked hand-in-hand alongside his team to make sure that Airmen arriving from Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, would have vital support available to them as soon as they arrived, such as lodging areas and a dining facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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OAS III Night Ops

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Parrett Adasen, 407th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, and Airman 1st Class Joshua Snowden, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice, monitor lighting system operations during Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, September 4, 2022. OAS III tested Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s ability to execute rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility region. During the exercise, each squadron worked hand-in-hand with each other each day to achieve mission success and were capitalizing on opportunities to learn new skills outside of their career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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OAS III Night Flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Trueblood, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, prepares a F-16CM Fighting Falcon for departure during Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, September 6, 2022. In order for pilots from the 79th EFS to depart and demonstrate vital Agile Combat Employment capabilities from a dispersed location, Airmen from Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait and Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, rapidly deployed, testing its logistics and operational capabilities. These actions reflect the ACE paradigm, which is to proactively and reactively execute an operational scheme of maneuver within threat timelines in order to increase survivability while simultaneously generating combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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OAS III Equipment Download

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron and 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron work together to download supplies from a C-17 Globemaster III for Operation Agile Spartan III at an Undisclosed location, September 7, 2022. OAS III tested Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s ability to execute rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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OAS III Refuel

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Colobro, 386th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, runs a fuel line to an F-16CM Fighting Falcon during Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, September 10, 2022. This exercise tested how Airmen can demonstrate their Agile Combat Employment capabilities, deploying a small and efficient team anywhere in the world, at any time, to stand up a functioning air base and necessary facilities to a mission capable status as quickly as possible
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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

An M-1/A2 Abrams main battle tank rolls out of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft operated by the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Aug 27, 2022 at an undisclosed location. The 816th EAS hauls cargo and personnel across the Air Forces Central area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jose Cardoza, an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, measures the length and angle of a chain securing an M-1/A2 Abrams main battle tank Aug 27, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. Loadmasters thoroughly scrutinize every chain to ensure the angles and placement provide proper restraint to keep the tank secured during flight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Alix, an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, straps down a chain used to secure an M-1/A2 Abrams main battle Aug 27, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. Loadmasters ensure that cargo is properly balanced and secured before flight to ensure safe transportation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron alongside 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmasters secure an M-1/A2 Abrams main battle tank aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Aug 12, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The M-1 Abrams tank requires 38 chains to be securely fastened during flight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

An M-1/A2 Abrams main battle tank is loaded onto an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Aug 27, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The tank was transported to an undisclosed location. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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Key Leader Engagement

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, left, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, meets with Canadian Armed Forces Brigadier-General Wade Rutland, Commander Joint Task Force – Impact / Task Force – Central, at Camp Canada at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 18, 2022. During the visit, Grynkewich met with Canadian military members to discuss the importance of partner nation integration within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dominic Tyler)
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