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D-M readiness exercise 2019 …
Heritage Flight 2019... A U.S. Airman in processes into the
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thun- Hub, a simulated deployed operat-
derbolt II, F-22 Raptor, ing base, April 8, 2019, at Davis-
F-35 Lightning II and an Monthan Air Force Base. During
F-86 Sabre fl y in formation the exercise the 355th Wing worked
March 2, 2019, over Davis- to prepare the base’s Airmen to
Monthan Air Force Base. wield combat power, rapidly de-
These aircraft performed in ploy to any austere and contested
the Thunder and Lightning location around the world, and use
Over Arizona air show, multi-functional Airmen to estab-
Senior Airman Cheyenne Powers March 23-24. lish, sustain and defend the base
with organic command and control. Senior Airman Cheyenne Powers
Night time GBU-12
Close Airmen Support … build-up …
The 355th Wing Staff Agency U.S. Air Force Airmen from
Close Airmen Support team poses the 355th Equipment Main-
for a photo March 15, 2019, at Da- tenance Squadron work to-
vis-Monthan Air Force Base. Each gether April 9, 2019, to build
team is comprised of members an [inert] GBU-12 Paveway II,
from the mental health clinic, Air- an aerial laser-guided bomb,
men and Family Readiness Center, Senior Airman Cheyenne Powers in a simulated deployed loca-
the Chapel, representatives from tion on the fl ightline at Davis-
the Sexual Assault Prevention and CBRN training … Master Sgt. Meredith Mingledorff Monthan Air Force Base.
Response offi ce, and master resil- U.S. Air Force Airmen practice sizing, fi tting and checking for a good seal on their Ammo load … Exercising the capability to
iency trainers. Given the diverse M50 protective mask during a Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear train- U.S. Airmen from the 355th Maintenance Squadron load ammunition into an A-10 build GBU-12s in unconven-
mission set Davis-Monthan AFB ing class March 10, 2019, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. CBRN training ensures Thunderbolt II April 1, 2019, during exercise Bushwhacker 19-05 at Davis-Monthan tional settings, the Airmen
presents, it is vital that CAS teams that members can wear gear correctly and confi dently so they can operate in a Air Force Base. The operational readiness exercise tested the 355th Wing’s ability showcase D-M’s abilities to
are tailored to the individual needs contaminated environment and continue the mission without worry of chemical to rapidly wield combat airpower to austere and contested locations while balanc- wield combat power anytime,
of every group and squadron. Senior Airman Cheyenne Andrea Powers exposure. ing fl exibility, survivability and lethality in preparation to win the high-end fi ght. Airman 1st Class Kristine Legate anywhere.
