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13th CABS conducts first CSTR event at Ft. Bliss

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron utilizes a Drone Defender during counter unmanned aerial systems training during the 13th CABS first Air Task Force training event, Dec. 13, 2024, at Camp McGregor, New Mexico. Airmen received training on various counter UAS equipment including the Dronebuster and the larger Drone Defender system, as well as identification of UAS and the tactics used by the pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)
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13th CABS conducts first CSTR event at Ft. Bliss

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron conduct convoy training during the 13th CABS first Air Task Force training event, Dec. 6, 2024, at Fort Bliss, Texas. This initial training focused on the general movement and posturing of tactical convoys, including halt procedures and off-road maneuvering. Designated as one of the Air Force’s combat support training ranges, Camp McGregor, New Mexico, and its host base, Fort Bliss, allow the 13th CABS and other ATF units to train in an austere environment, honing team-focused and cross functional readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)
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13th CABS conducts first CSTR event at Ft. Bliss

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron learn convoy formations and maneuvers during the 13th CABS first Air Task Force training event, Dec. 6, 2024, at Fort Bliss, Texas. The 13th CABS is part of the 13th ATF and is comprised of 340 personnel from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona; Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota; and McConnell AFB, Kansas. Airmen from different career fields act as the primary base operation support element for the Air Force’s new deployment model postured to support up to 2,500 personnel in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)
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13th CABS conducts first CSTR event at Ft. Bliss

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron hype each other up before participating in vehicle rollover training during the 13th CABS first Air Task Force training event, Dec. 6, 2024, at Fort Bliss, Texas. The training was conducted with a rollover simulator, which allows personnel to train and practice safely egressing out of a vehicle in the event of a rollover. The simulators were part of the 13th CABS convoy training, where they learned how to safely manage, plan, and conduct tactical convoys in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)
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13th CABS conducts first CSTR event at Ft. Bliss

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Spencer Coelho-Whipple, 56th Security Forces Squadron operations noncommissioned officer in charge, demonstrates firing drills to Airmen of the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron during their first Air Task Force training event, Dec. 5, 2024, at Camp McGregor, New Mexico. Designated as one of the Air Force’s combat support training ranges, Camp McGregor, and its host base Fort Bliss, Texas, allows the 13th CABS and other ATF units to train in an austere environment, honing team-focused and cross functional readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)
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From the Desert to the Upstate: A Mission of Teamwork and Precision

Alabama Air National Guard Airmen load a power cart and air cart onto a flatbed truck at Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, Alabama, Nov. 22, 2024. The ANG Airmen were able to transport supplies to repair aircraft in South Carolina within a couple hours of receiving the request. (Courtesy Photo)
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From the Desert to the Upstate: A Mission of Teamwork and Precision

Two Alabama Air National Guard Airmen deliver equipment to repair an F-35A Lightning II in Greenville, South Carolina, Nov. 23, 2024. The Airmen delivered the necessary equipment after the aircraft encountered a mechanical issue after landing. (Courtesy Photo)
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From the Desert to the Upstate: A Mission of Teamwork and Precision

U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit meet Clemson University’s “The Tiger” at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, Nov. 23, 2024. The seven maintainers worked together to repair a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II on short notice for a flyover. (Courtesy Photo)
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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force instructor cadre assigned to the 56th Operations Support Squadron, pose for a picture, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the transition of the course to Holloman AFB, New Mexico, new instructors will complete their certification to ensure they can independently manage operations. Over time, personnel from Luke AFB will be gradually phased out, allowing Holloman AFB to operate autonomously and effectively. (Courtesy photo from Tech. Sgt. Angel Von Scheffey)
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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force instructor cadre assigned to the 56th Operations Support Squadron, pose for a picture with Ed Rutkowski, F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit course director, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Rutkowski has been with the 56th Fighter Wing for over a decade, first as an enlisted service member and since 2010, as a civilian in his current role. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jessica Thelen, 56th Operations Support Squadron training cadre, directs a lesson while jotting down key takeaways on a board, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the course’s transition to Holloman AFB, New Mexico, new instructors will complete their certification to ensure they can independently manage operations. Over time, personnel from Luke AFB will be gradually phased out, allowing Holloman AFB to operate autonomously and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jose Pichardo, 56th Operations Support Squadron training cadre, takes notes on a map, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the course’s transition to Holloman AFB, New Mexico, new instructors will complete their certification to ensure they can independently manage operations. Over time, personnel from Luke AFB will be gradually phased out, allowing Holloman AFB to operate autonomously and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Angel Von Scheffey, 56th Operations Support Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of the F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit, writes key concepts on a board during a class, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Dedicated to national security and unit support, Von Scheffey is committed to developing the next generation of service members in the intelligence field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Capt. Catherine Tighe, a student in the F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit, stands with her peers in the facility’s classroom, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The course curriculum for intelligence students includes a mix of ranks and services from officers to enlisted personnel, and occasionally includes Navy F/A-18 Hornet intel specialists. Since the Navy does not have an equivalent course to the Initial Qualification Training Course, its personnel attend the program at the 56th Fighter Wing. They then apply the briefings and knowledge gained to better prepare their respective units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

The 56th Operations Support Squadron patches are displayed at the south entrance of the training facility for F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit students, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The 56th OSS supports elite fighter operations by providing a range of services, including weather forecasting, air training management, and intelligence support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB

A Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 312th Fighter Squadron, taxis on the flightline at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. The initial cadre of Belgian pilots arrived at Luke AFB to commence training, as Belgium and the U.S. collaborate to build a new fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)
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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Wall, 312th Fighter Squadron commander, taxis the first Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. This milestone marked the beginning of Belgium’s transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the advanced F-35A, ushering in a new era for the Belgian Air Component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)
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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Wall, 312th Fighter Squadron commander, parks the first Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. This was the first Belgian Air Component F-35A to arrive at Luke AFB, marking a milestone as Belgium and the U.S. collaborate to build a new fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)
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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Wall, 312th Fighter Squadron commander, arrives at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. This milestone marked the beginning of Belgium’s transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the advanced F-35A Lightning II, ushering in a new era for the Belgian Air Component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)
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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Wall, 312th Fighter Squadron commander, smiles after landing the first Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. More Belgian Air Component F-35A’s are scheduled to arrive at Luke AFB over the next few months, reinforcing Luke AFB’s role as the premier training location for U.S. and partner nation F-35 pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)
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