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EcG (from Page 1) LEFT: U.S. Air Force EC-130H Compass Calls taxi down the flight line
during a show-of-force readiness exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force
“This Elephant Walk was a Base, June 28. The 55th Electronic Combat Group had seven EC-
chance for all Airmen involved to 130H’s taxi to showcase its ability to rapidly generate multi-ship, com-
show the capabilities of the ECG bat-ready sorties with any of their aircraft, ensuring quick reaction
during a mass demonstration,” and counter-communication airpower is ready anywhere, anytime.
said Capt. Justin Knott, 55th
ECG exercise mission commander.
“The ability to generate a plan
that unites seven sets of aircrew,
multiple intelligence support
staff, three flying squadrons, one
support squadron, all divisions of
our maintenance squadron, and
base operations, is no small un-
dertaking. This effort allowed each
of those entities to peer behind
the curtain of the daily functions Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa
and roles of the others. We want
all those involved in this event
to recognize how their specific
job fits into the greater Compass
Call picture and garner a greater
appreciation for those that work
toward this mission with us.”
The capabilities of the 55th
ECG were put on full display
as they continued to prove their
interoperability with other units,
readiness to deploy multi-ship
electronic combat airpower sor-
ties and execute the electronic
warfare missions with which they
are tasked. The capabilities and
readiness of the group ensure the Senior Airman Blake Gonzales Airman William Turnbull
Air Force is ready to deter and, if A group of Airmen from the 55th Electronic Combat Group walk Six U.S. Air Force EC-130H Compass Calls taxi down the flight line
necessary, defeat any adversary through a show-of-force readiness exercise at Davis-Monthan Air during a show-of-force readiness exercise at Davis-Monthan Air
that may arise. Force Base, June 28. Force Base, June 28.

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