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Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airman Divin Mulumba, 97th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, stays engaged during the First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 12, 2026. Mulumba participated in team-building activities, physical training sessions, briefings and a KC-46 Pegasus flight as a part of the FTEC curriculum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)
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Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen

U.S. Air Force Col. Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Jonny Adams, 97th AMW command chief, right, explains the Wing priorities to Airmen participating in the First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 12, 2026. The 97th AMW command team briefed the FTEC participants on the Wing’s mission, base resources, safety protocol, and professional development opportunities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

U.S. Army National Guard soldiers demonstrate casualty care, hoist operations and helicopter-loading procedures to 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders, Jan. 22, 2026, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. These exercises showcased the joint interoperability required to provide life-saving care in high-pressure environments. Understanding these frontline medical requirements allows civic partners to better communicate the complexity of the 56th FW mission to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing perform a medical evacuation demonstration for 56th FW honorary commanders during a simulated deployment, Jan. 22, 2026, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. The demonstration illustrated the requirements for providing critical care to casualties within a deployed environment. This exposure provided civic partners with the technical context of the medical skills necessary to sustain combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Operation Blue Suit celebrates Air Force’s top recruiters
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

Akoni Mirafuentes, 56th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment continuation instructor, demonstrates the use of a signal mirror for 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The demonstration focused on survival, evasion, resistance, and escape skills required for pilots to communicate with overhead aircraft and survive in remote environments. These survival disciplines ensure pilots remain recoverable, directly supporting the 56th FW’s ability to project persistent airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders observe a desert bighorn sheep skull and horns during an immersion event, Jan. 22, 2026, at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The range management office manages the Barry M. Goldwater Range's natural resources to ensure military training remains compliant with federal environmental laws, preventing mission delays or land-use restrictions. Integrating civic leaders into these conservation efforts builds the mutual trust and community support necessary to sustain the 56th FW’s long-term access to critical training airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 355th Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, performs a flight demonstration for 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders during a simulated deployment, Jan. 22, 2026, at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. Directly observing the coordination between air assets and range personnel provided civic leaders with a practical understanding of the training environment required to maintain combat readiness. Integrating these partners into the mission environment built the mutual trust and community support necessary to sustain long-term flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

56th Fighter Wing leadership and honorary commanders observe a flight demonstration during a simulated deployment, Jan. 22, 2026, at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The simulated deployment provided community leaders with a first-hand look at how Gila Bend and range operations support the 56th FW mission. Integrating civic leaders into these operations builds the mutual trust and community integration required for local leaders to advocate for the wing's Airmen and families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

U.S. Air Force 56th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team shows a member of Fighter Country Foundation how to use a Man Transportable Robotic System, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. Through events, sponsorships, and direct support, the Fighter Country Foundation enhances the day-to-day experience of Airmen and their families. These partnerships help create a supportive environment that extends beyond the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Chad Usher, 56th Public Affairs superintendent, prepares the 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders for a simulated deployment, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The simulation provided community leaders with a firsthand look at Luke Air Force Base’s mission, people, and daily operations. Their involvement strengthened mutual understanding and built lasting partnerships between the base and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Chad Usher, 56th Public Affairs superintendent, prepares the 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders for a simulated deployment, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The simulation provided community leaders with a firsthand look at Luke Air Force Base’s mission, people, and daily operations. Their involvement strengthened mutual understanding and built lasting partnerships between the base and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Angela Ruiz, 56th Public Affairs chief of community relations, helps Elizabeth Canchola, 310th Fighter Squadron honorary commander, put on a helmet, Jan. 22, 2026, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. HCCs took part in a simulated deployment, which replicated aspects of a deployed environment, allowing honorary commanders to experience the pace and structure of mission operations. Throughout the simulation, HCCs took part in briefings, operational activities, and direct engagement engaged directly with Airmen across the base.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

Elizabeth Canchola, 310th Fighter Squadron honorary commander, poses for a photo in an Explosive Ordnance Disposal bomb suit, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The simulated deployment provided community leaders with a firsthand look at Luke Air Force Base’s mission, people, and daily operations. Their involvement strengthened mutual understanding and built lasting partnerships between the base and the surrounding community.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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2026 56th FW HCC Simulated Deployment

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing observe a hoist operation during a simulated deployment for 56th FW honorary commanders, Jan. 22, 2026, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. The joint medical demonstration illustrated the high-pressure training required to ensure personnel are prepared for the rigors of a deployed environment. Exposure to these complex maneuvers provided civic partners with insight to the technical skills airmen need to support the professional development and specialized resource requirements of the 56th FW mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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2026 56th FW HCC Simulated Deployment

U.S. Army National Guard soldiers demonstrate hoist operations and helicopter-loading procedures to 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders, Jan. 22, 2026, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. Executing these maneuvers highlighted the joint logistical coordination required to provide rapid extraction and medical support in austere environments. Witnessing these technical capabilities provided civic leaders with a comprehensive view of the partnerships needed to sustain the 56th FW mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Team XL’s CRAFT opens Tactical Athlete Center

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, participates in the Comprehensive Readiness For Aircrew Flying Training CRAFT exercise performing a sleigh pull at the Tactical Athlete Center (TAC) at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2025. Following a ribbon cutting event, base leadership participated in a CRAFT-led workout to experience firsthand how the TAC’s training supports pilot readiness and long-term durability.
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Team XL’s CRAFT opens Tactical Athlete Center

Airmen and Comprehensive Readiness For Aircrew Flying Training CRAFT performance staff conduct integrated physical and cognitive training inside the Tactical Athlete Center at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2025. The center combines strength and conditioning with cognitive performance exercises to prepare aircrew to operate under physical and mental stress similar to operational flying environments. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)
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Team XL’s CRAFT opens Tactical Athlete Center

U.S Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, U.S Air Force Capt. Trevor Muzzy (left), Laughlin Air Force Base pilot, and ], U.S Air Force Capt. Trevor Muzzy (left), cut the ribbon during the opening of the Tactical Athlete Center at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2025. The new facility supports aircrew readiness through mission-focused strength, recovery, and human performance training. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)
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A U.S. Airman loads luggage onto an HC-130J Combat King II to prepare for a deployment at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Dec. 8, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of Operation Southern Spear, the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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