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1st Quarter Weapons Load Comp

Republic of Singapore Air Force ME1-2 Wei Shen Tang, 425th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, writes in his binder during the First Quarter Weapons Load Competition, Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 425th AMU provides advanced weapons and tactics training for the Republic of Singapore’s F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots and maintenance personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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1st Quarter Weapons Load Comp

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Preston Warmowski, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, secures a bolt into an F-35 Lightning II during the First Quarter Weapons Load Competition, Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. In these competitions, Airmen demonstrate their expertise in both technical and physical tasks, all while strengthening morale through friendly rivalry and the support of their unit members. Luke AFB is preparing to fully dedicate itself to F-35 operations in the near future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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1st Quarter Weapons Load Comp

Republic of Singapore Air Force ME2-2 Yogaraj, 425th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, secures an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile during the First Quarter Weapons Load Competition, Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 425th AMU provides advanced weapons and tactics training for the Republic of Singapore’s F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots and maintenance personnel. With the ongoing transition to the F-35 Lightning II, Luke AFB is preparing to fully dedicate itself to F-35 operations in the near future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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1st Quarter Weapons Load Comp

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan Plancarte Sedano, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, observes maintenance for a U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II, Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Weapons load crews are responsible for ensuring aircraft readiness, expertly handling munitions within a 30-minute time frame. Teams work together with precision and coordination, striving to beat the clock while upholding safety and accuracy in every task. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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1st Quarter Weapons Load Comp

Republic of Singapore Air Force ME1-2 Rui Xiang Wong, 425th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, secures an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile during the First Quarter Weapons Load Competition, Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 425th AMU is responsible for maintaining the F-16 Fighting Falcon, which can carry up to three AIM-120 missiles. With the ongoing transition to the F-35 Lightning II, Luke AFB is preparing to fully dedicate itself to F-35 operations in the near future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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1st Quarter Weapons Load Comp

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing and Republic of Singapore Air Force members are introduced before beginning the First Quarter Weapons Load Competition Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. These competitions evaluate the efficiency and skills of weapons load crews, showcasing their capability to generate airpower swiftly. They also serve as a platform for Airmen to demonstrate their squadrons’ mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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U.S. Air Force partners with academia, industry to test future pilot production model

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Victoria Cutt (left) and U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Marques Johnson (right), University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation student pilots, listen to their instructor, Jan. 7, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona. The student pilots are in the process of earning their private pilot certificates and instrument and multi-engine ratings, as part of Air Education and Training Command’s Initial Pilot Training Small Group Tryouts. AETC is partnering with the civil aviation sector as part of its plan to revise pilot training for U.S. Air Force and partner nation pilots.
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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 evacuate a simulated casualty during the final combat training exercise of the 13th CABS first Air Task Force training event, Dec. 15, 2024, at Camp McGregor, New Mexico. During the CTE, the 13th CABS held a forward operating base by themselves, while defending against simulated OPFOR attacks from the ground and from fixed wing and multirotor drones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)
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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 stares down a Humvee driven by simulated opposing forces during the final combat training exercise of the 13th CABS first Air Task Force training event, Dec. 15, 2024, at Camp McGregor, New Mexico. During the CTE, the 13th CABS held a forward operating base by themselves, while defending against simulated OPFOR attacks from the ground and from fixed wing and multirotor drones. (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 security forces Defenders assigned to the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron plan to evacuate two simulated casualties during the 13th CABS first Air Task Force training event, Dec. 14, 2024, at Camp McGregor, New Mexico. During the assault and subsequent capture, the Defenders faced multiple challenges, including drone attacks, security breaches, civil affairs, and counter attacks from simulated opposing forces. The 13th CABS ended their training event with two combat training exercises, one exclusively for security forces Airmen, and another larger exercise for the entire 13th CABS and 13th ATF. (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 security forces Defenders assigned to the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron assault a simulated village during the 13th CABS first Air Task Force training event, Dec. 14, 2024, at Camp McGregor, New Mexico. During the assault and subsequent capture, the Defenders faced multiple challenges, including drone attacks, security breaches, civil affairs, and counter attacks from simulated opposing forces. The 13th CABS ended their training event with two combat training exercises, one exclusively for security forces Airmen, and another larger exercise for the entire 13th CABS and 13th ATF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)
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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 Dronebuster Block 3B during a simulated unmanned aerial systems attack 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 land navigation operations during the 13th CABS first Air Task Force training event, Dec. 13, 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, 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

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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