908th Conducts First Wing-Wide Combat Readiness Exercise In Nearly Five Years

23 December 2024

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ricardo Arias, a defender from the 908th Security Forces Squadron, looks down the optics of an M4 carbine at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Nov. 1, 2024. During a wing-wide combat readiness exercise, Arias used the optic attached to his weapon to locate potential enemy forces from a safe distance.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kamiyah Burks)

The 908th Flying Training Wing held a four-day multi-unit deployment readiness training exercise from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

The purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate the wing’s ability to excel when exposed to difficult or stressful scenarios.

Airmen from the 908th FTW recently experienced a simulated combat zone, testing the limits of Airmen and preparing them for real-world experiences.

“First and foremost, it is important that the players take the exercise seriously,” said Maj. Justin Bell, 908th FTW director of inspections. 

“This means showing a sense of urgency and remaining calm and collected under pressure. We expect that they are proficient at their specific jobs, so we add additional complications and/or tasks that challenge their ability to accomplish the mission. We want to see them overcome those challenges to accomplish the mission, learning throughout the process.”

During the exercise, Airmen responded to various scenarios such as protests, attempted security breaches, detainment, loading and unloading cargo, patient care and transport, and structure setup.

The players also encountered simulated chemical warfare and were tasked to quickly respond and adapt to the situation.

Exercise participants came from the 908th Mission Support Group, the 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, the 908th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, as well as wing staff elements. Each squadron was faced with tasks correlated to their unit and mission.

Unaware of the challenges ahead, participant strategically devised plans that would allow them to complete the mission, while keeping the integrity of the base and those occupying it.

Their responses to these scenarios were evaluated by the Wing Inspection Team, a group of certified individuals from an array of career fields within the wing, responsible for taking note of what was properly executed and what areas needed improvement.


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