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Fairchild participates in a total force readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Ramos, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command post emergency action controller, issues weapons to an aircrew member during a Nuclear Staff Assistant Visit at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 19, 2025. The Nuclear Staff Assistance Visit is a total force readiness exercise which assesses the proficiency and abilities of both Fairchild and McConnell AFB’s Airmen, continuing to maximize their capabilities that support the future fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)
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Fairchild participates in a total force readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Holden Veeck, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management specialist, opens a manhole cover to check fuel levels during a Nuclear Staff Assistant Visit at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 19, 2025. The NSAV evaluated Fairchild and McConnell AFB’s ability to meet specific mission requirements in a time-constrained and contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)
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Fairchild participates in a total force readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Flynn, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management specialist, checks fuel gauges during a Nuclear Staff Assistant Visit at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 19, 2025. The NSAV evaluated Team Fairchild’s total force ability to meet specific mission requirements in a time-constrained and contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)
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Fairchild participates in a total force readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Flynn, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management specialist, holds a dead man’s switch while distributing fuel during a Nuclear Staff Assistant Visit at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 19, 2025. A dead man’s switch is a critical component of safety during fuel distribution, ensuring fuel flow is stopped when released, preventing overfill or spills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)
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Joint Service Casualty Evacuation Exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 336th Training Group and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 415th Army Reserve Regiment participate in a joint service casualty evacuation exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 21, 2025. Service members coordinated with the UH-1N Huey pilot to simulate carrying the injured personnel from the helicopter to receive medical treatment. Swift and effective CASEVAC from the battlefield is essential, as it allows for the uninterrupted execution of mission-critical operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn).
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Joint Service Casualty Evacuation Exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 336th Training Group and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 415th Army Reserve Regiment participate in a joint service casualty evacuation exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 21, 2025. This CASEVAC training equipped individuals with the knowledge and skills to swiftly and effectively extricate wounded personnel from hazardous environments, ultimately increasing their chances of survival and minimizing the impact on operational effectiveness. This training encompassed a range of crucial aspects, including triage under pressure, hemorrhage control, proper handling of casualties, and coordinated evacuation procedures, all while operating within the constraints of dynamic and often hostile settings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn).
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Joint Service Casualty Evacuation Exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 336th Training Group and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 415th Army Reserve Regiment participate in a joint service casualty evacuation exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 21, 2025. Service members signaled for a medical extraction during their CASEVAC training. This training contributes to the preservation of life and the ground forces, ultimately impacting the ability to achieve operational objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn).
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Joint Service Casualty Evacuation Exercise

A UH-1N Huey assigned to the 36th Rescue Squadron prepares to land during a joint service casualty evacuation exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 21, 2025. The UH-1N was initially crafted for casualty evacuation, with the capacity to accommodate stretchers, injured personnel and medical technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn).
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A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off for a Weapons School Integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 30, 2024. Every six months, the Weapons School graduates approximately 150 Weapons Officers and enlisted tacticians who are system experts, Weapons Instructors, Advanced Instructors, and leaders of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush

Maj. Casey Felz, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, tests a Portable, Radio, Communication system during exercise Royal Flush at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 4, 2024. During the exercise, communications Airmen validated their ability to establish command and control capabilities at an off-base location. Royal Flush was a two-part Air Mobility Command readiness exercise that evaluated the ability to rapidly respond and execute mobility fundamentals and non-standard techniques to provide global mobility at a moment’s notice. During the second part of the exercise, Team Fairchild demonstrated the ability to rapidly deploy aircraft, cargo and personnel to an unfamiliar location and immediately resumed and sustained air refueling operations without traditional support elements. This exercise demonstrated how AMC forces prepare, posture and present ready air mobility forces to support national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush

Master Sgt. Mason Moguin, noncommissioned officer in charge of the Fairchild Air Force Base warfighting cell, checks the configurations of a Portable, Radio, Communication system during exercise Royal Flush at Eielson AFB, Alaska, May 4, 2024. During the exercise, communications Airmen validated their ability to establish command and control capabilities at an off-base location. Royal Flush was a two-part Air Mobility Command readiness exercise that evaluated the ability to rapidly respond and execute mobility fundamentals and non-standard techniques to provide global mobility at a moment’s notice. During the second part of the exercise, Team Fairchild demonstrated the ability to rapidly deploy aircraft, cargo and personnel to an unfamiliar location and immediately resumed and sustained air refueling operations without traditional support elements. This exercise demonstrated how AMC forces prepare, posture and present ready air mobility forces to support national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush

Capt. Andrea Cristiano Seazzu, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, flies over the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, during exercise Royal Flush, May 3, 2024. Aircrews traveled from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, to Alaska to conduct airfield surveys at various locations and evaluate their sustainability for potential KC-135 missions. Royal Flush was a two-part Air Mobility Command readiness exercise that evaluated the ability to rapidly respond and execute mobility fundamentals and non-standard techniques to provide global mobility at a moment’s notice. During the second part of the exercise, Team Fairchild demonstrated the ability to rapidly deploy aircraft, cargo and personnel to an unfamiliar location and immediately resumed and sustained air refueling operations without traditional support elements. This exercise demonstrated how AMC forces prepare, posture and present ready air mobility forces to support national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush

Capt. Jacob Woodcock, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, conducts a flight checklist over the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, during exercise Royal Flush, May 3, 2024. Aircrews traveled from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, to Alaska to conduct airfield surveys at various locations and evaluate their sustainability for potential KC-135 missions. Royal Flush was a two-part Air Mobility Command readiness exercise that evaluated the ability to rapidly respond and execute mobility fundamentals and non-standard techniques to provide global mobility at a moment’s notice. During the second part of the exercise, Team Fairchild demonstrated the ability to rapidly deploy aircraft, cargo and personnel to an unfamiliar location and immediately resumed and sustained air refueling operations without traditional support elements. This exercise demonstrated how AMC forces prepare, posture and present ready air mobility forces to support national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush

Capt. Jacob Woodcock, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, conducts a flight checklist over the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, during exercise Royal Flush, May 3, 2024. Aircrews traveled from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, to Alaska to conduct airfield surveys at various locations and evaluate their sustainability for potential KC-135 missions. Royal Flush was a two-part Air Mobility Command readiness exercise that evaluated the ability to rapidly respond and execute mobility fundamentals and non-standard techniques to provide global mobility at a moment’s notice. During the second part of the exercise, Team Fairchild demonstrated the ability to rapidly deploy aircraft, cargo and personnel to an unfamiliar location and immediately resumed and sustained air refueling operations without traditional support elements. This exercise demonstrated how AMC forces prepare, posture and present ready air mobility forces to support national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush

Senior Airman Trae Seithalil, an in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares to conduct an aerial refueling mission over Missouri during exercise Royal Flush, April 30, 2024. During the exercise, KC-135 aircrews validated their ability to rapidly respond and meet Royal Flush aerial refueling objectives. Royal Flush was a two-part Air Mobility Command readiness exercise that evaluated the ability to rapidly respond and execute mobility fundamentals and non-standard techniques to provide global mobility at a moment’s notice. In a 72-hour period, Fairchild Air Force Base launched 44 KC-135 sorties. This exercise represents a shift from day-to-day aerial refueling missions and planned deployments, to a time when forces could be required to launch all available assets and personnel within days’ notice. As the world’s largest tanker fleet, Team Fairchild would be among the first units to respond to any global contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush

Capt. Timothy Tyson, and Capt. Madison Martin, KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, takeoff during exercise Royal Flush at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 30, 2024. During the exercise, KC-135 aircrews validated their ability to rapidly respond and meet Royal Flush aerial refueling objectives. Royal Flush was a two-part Air Mobility Command readiness exercise that evaluated the ability to rapidly respond and execute mobility fundamentals and non-standard techniques to provide global mobility at a moment’s notice. In a 72-hour period, Fairchild AFB launched 44 KC-135 sorties. This exercise represents a shift from day-to-day aerial refueling missions and planned deployments, to a time when forces could be required to launch all available assets and personnel within days’ notice. As the world’s largest tanker fleet, Team Fairchild would be among the first units to respond to any global contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush

Capt. Madison Martin, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, conducts a pre-flight checklist during exercise Royal Flush at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 30, 2024. During the exercise, KC-135 aircrews validated their ability to rapidly respond and meet Royal Flush aerial refueling objectives. Royal Flush was a two-part Air Mobility Command readiness exercise that evaluated the ability to rapidly respond and execute mobility fundamentals and non-standard techniques to provide global mobility at a moment’s notice. In a 72-hour period, Fairchild AFB launched 44 KC-135 sorties. This exercise represents a shift from day-to-day aerial refueling missions and planned deployments, to a time when forces could be required to launch all available assets and personnel within days’ notice. As the world’s largest tanker fleet, Team Fairchild would be among the first units to respond to any global contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush

Capt. Madison Martin, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, conducts a pre-flight checklist prior to takeoff during exercise Royal Flush at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 30, 2024. During the exercise, KC-135 aircrews validated their ability to rapidly respond and meet Royal Flush aerial refueling objectives. Royal Flush was a two-part Air Mobility Command readiness exercise that evaluated the ability to rapidly respond and execute mobility fundamentals and non-standard techniques to provide global mobility at a moment’s notice. In a 72-hour period, Fairchild AFB launched 44 KC-135 sorties. This exercise represents a shift from day-to-day aerial refueling missions and planned deployments, to a time when forces could be required to launch all available assets and personnel within days’ notice. As the world’s largest tanker fleet, Team Fairchild would be among the first units to respond to any global contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Air Force Base demonstrates rapid generation capabilities during Royal Flush

Senior Airman Trae Seithalil, an in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, inspects cargo during exercise Royal Flush at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 30, 2024. During Royal Flush, in-flight refueling specialists had an increased responsibility to ensure they properly loaded, inspected and equipped cargo prior to takeoff. Royal Flush was a two-part Air Mobility Command readiness exercise that evaluated the ability to rapidly respond and execute mobility fundamentals and non-standard techniques to provide global mobility at a moment’s notice. In a 72-hour period, Fairchild AFB launched 44 KC-135 sorties. This exercise represents a shift from day-to-day aerial refueling missions and planned deployments, to a time when forces could be required to launch all available assets and personnel within days’ notice. As the world’s largest tanker fleet, Team Fairchild would be among the first units to respond to any global contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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PHOTOS: Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Airman 1st Class Robert Jobson, a crew chief assigned to the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 17, 2023. Titan Fury is a recurring total force exercise that ensures Fairchild’s Airmen are trained and ready to provide Rapid Global Mobility at a moment’s notice in support of strategic deterrence and the National Defense Strategy. During the exercise, Airmen demonstrated how various support activities contribute to generating and mobilizing KC-135s including security, maintenance, services, fuel operations and others. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of air refueling around the globe because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. This exercise is an example of how the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 141st Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild AFB are engaged, postured and ready with a credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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