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Dec. 15, 2023
Sustainable solutions: 97th CES Environmental Element keeps installation green

The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Environmental Element hosts several programs, not only to conserve wildlife and resources on base, but to provide opportunities for Airmen and families to connect with nature.
Oct. 12, 2023
Pest management and public health combat disease-carrying insect infestations

Some of the most integral, but often unrecognized, members of Holloman are those who work behind the scenes to keep pests and unwanted critters from affecting the mission here.The 49th Civil Engineer Squadron’s pest management shop has teamed up with the 49th Aerospace Medicine Squadron’s public
Sept. 11, 2023
Luke | 56th CES Holds Commemorative Ruck

U.S. Air Force Maj. Weston Thomsen, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight commander, provides opening remarks during the CES 9/11 Commemorative Ruck Sept. 11, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a commemorative ruck in memoriam of those who lost their
Sept. 27, 2022
Altus | 507th CES reservists, 97th CES Airmen, partner for fire training

Air Force Reservists from the 507th Civil Engineer Squadron partnered with the 97th CES Fire Department to practice live fire training, Sept. 10, 2022, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
June 15, 2022
CE bolsters readiness during training exercise

Civilians and active duty personnel from the 14th Civil Engineer Squadron teamed up to complete a 96-hour CE exercise aimed to reinforce its troops’ deployment and expeditionary readiness skills, May 23-26, 2022, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
Feb. 18, 2021
81st CES celebrates their one-year anniversary

The 81st Civil Engineer Squadron celebrated its one-year anniversary Feb. 18, after providing on-demand support in response to COVID-19 and multiple hurricanes.“A top priority during COVID-19 was standing up the Emergency Operations Center for the first six months after its activation,” said Alfred
May 18, 2020
56th CES maintains Luke AFB arresting system, ensures safety

An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron accelerates towards emergency cables during an annual drill to recertify the BAK-12 arresting system May 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The BAK-12, which is maintained by the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, uses modified brake
Jan. 3, 2019
Seeds of Innovation: Gen. Kwast Visits Altus AFB

The commander of Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast and his wife Joni Kwast visited various squadrons and organizations at Altus AFB, Dec. 17-18, 2018. The tour was designed to showcase the innovation and modernization of training at the base,
Nov. 5, 2018
97 AMW First Wing to Receive Cutting-Edge Simulator

The Altus AFB Fire Department is the first in the Air Force to use a virtual reality fire fighting simulator, ensuring safer operations and saving money.