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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Travolis Simmons, 19th Air Force commander, left, observes as TSgt Jose Sanchez, 336th Training Support Squadron vehicle maintenance noncommissioned officer in charge, demonstrates vehicle maintenance needs during his visit to the 336th Training Group’s survival, evasion, resistance, and escape schoolhouse at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Aug. 24, 2026. The 19th Air Force leadership observed firsthand the day-to-day operations that go into the SERE mission of ensuring service members are equipped with the necessary skills to return with honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Orta Carranza)

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U.S. 19th Air Force and 336th Training Group command teams pose outside of the 336th TRG’s survival, evasion, resistance, and escape schoolhouse headquarters at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Aug. 25, 2026. The 19th Air Force command team received an immersive experience that focused on the SERE specialists and their critical role in operational readiness and preparing Airmen with the vital skills needed to survive and operate in any hostile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Orta Carranza)

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U.S. Air Force service members participate in course SV-85A, emergency parachute and water survival training, at the 336th Training Group’s survival, evasion, resistance, and escape schoolhouse at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Aug. 24, 2026. Due to the unique missions aircrew may be tasked with over land and sea, it is critical they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and capabilities to survive and return with honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Orta Carranza)

19th Air Force visits the SERE school house

Published Aug. 31, 2026
By Senior Airman Stephanie Orta Carranza
336th Training Support Squadron

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Travolis Simmons, 19th Air Force commander, left, observes as TSgt Jose Sanchez, 336th Training Support Squadron vehicle maintenance noncommissioned officer in charge, demonstrates vehicle maintenance needs during his visit to the 336th Training Group’s survival, evasion, resistance, and escape schoolhouse at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Aug. 24, 2026. The 19th Air Force leadership observed firsthand the day-to-day operations that go into the SERE mission of ensuring service members are equipped with the necessary skills to return with honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Orta Carranza)