Clear Filters | 41 - 60 of 64 results

Combat comm integrates with Ninth AF during STAFFEX 18-6

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Kyle Mangold, back, and Joshua Tanner, 51st Combat Communications Squadron (CBCS) radio frequency transmissions systems techs, pack up a large aperture antenna following the conclusion of Staff Exercise 18-6, Sept. 28, 2018, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. As part of the flexible communication package (FCP), the antenna provided internet services to the Ninth Air Force’s forward joint task force (JTF) headquarters for the duration of the exercise. The FCP supported not only network capabilities but voice and data as well, providing a “deployed” location for the forward JTF headquarters staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

Combat comm integrates with Ninth AF during STAFFEX 18-6

U.S. Airmen with the 5th Combat Communications Group (CCG) from Robins Air Force Base, Ga., tear down the flexible communication package provided for the Ninth Air Force’s Staff Exercise (STAFFEX) 18-6 at the forward joint task force (JTF) headquarters, Sept. 28, 2018, Shaw AFB, S.C. The 5th CCG comprises of three squadrons: the 51st Combat Communications Squadron (CBCS), the 52nd CBCS and the 5th Combat Communications Supply Squadron that includes the Air Force Engineering and Technical Services (AFETS). In total, 23 Airmen, including two civilians from AFETS, participated in the STAFFEX by providing the communication platforms and support necessary for communication operations in a “deployed” location. Going forward, the 5th CBCG will be in an integral part of Ninth AF for not only future staff exercises, but also when Ninth AF is certified as a JTF-capable headquarters and is tasked to perform its joint mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

Combat comm integrates with Ninth AF during STAFFEX 18-6

During the Ninth Air Force’s Staff Exercise (STAFFEX 18-6), the 5th Combat Communications Group (CCG) from Robins Air Force Base, Ga., integrated with Ninth AF headquarters staff to provide communications in a “deployed” environment, Sept. 26, 2018, Shaw AFB, S.C. The 5th CCG’s flexible communication package included four tents that offered operational workspace for forward joint task force headquarters, a communication tent, network capabilities, and additional capabilities the staff needed to perform its mission. In all, the 23 Airmen from 5th CCG brought two truckloads filled with nine pallets of equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

Combat comm integrates with Ninth AF during STAFFEX 18-6

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Jeanneret, right, 5th Combat Communications Support Squadron cyber systems instructor, backs up after palletizing a generator as Staff Sgt. Michael Williams, 51st Combat Communications Squadron power production tech, guides him safely, Sept. 28, 2018, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. As part of the flexible communication package (FCP), the generator was one of many that ensured the Ninth Air Force’s forward joint task force (JTF) headquarters maintained power for the duration of Staff Exercise 18-6. The FCP consisted of four tents that housed the forward JTF headquarters, a communication tent, the communication antenna, and all equipment needed for the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

Combat comm integrates with Ninth AF during STAFFEX 18-6

Allen Wilkinson, left, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Jessica White, Ninth Air Force Staff Exercise (STAFFEX) 18-6 Knowledge Management planners, discuss the STAFFEX battle rhythm for the exercise scenario, Sept. 26, 2018, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The knowledge managers compile the working groups, boards, update briefs and more using inputs from the staff. The planners then help synchronize the staff’s schedule with the higher headquarters commander’s battle rhythm to ensure all major actions and meetings are staffed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick) The box blur was used for operational security reasons.
Details Download

Combat comm integrates with Ninth AF during STAFFEX 18-6

U.S. Airmen from the J4 Logistics Directorate and J1 Manpower and Personnel Directorate, front group, discuss exercise-related engineering issues during Ninth Air Force’s Staff Exercise (STAFFEX) 18-6, Sept. 26, 2018, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. During the STAFFEX , which simulated how a forward joint task force (JTF) headquarters would run, the Ninth Air Force staff determined the course of action for a variety of problem sets to achieve goals and accomplish an exercise scenario. For this STAFFEX, JTF forward members held meetings in a “deployed” environment using tents included in a flexible communication package provided by the 5th Combat Communications Group from Robins AFB, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick) The box blur was used for operational security reasons.
Details Download

180815-F-MJ568-0028

U.S. Airmen with the Ninth Air Force J-1 Manpower and Personnel Directorate discuss the Staff Exercise (STAFFEX) 18-5 joint manning document (JMD) for the exercise scenario located in the U.S. Southern Command theater, Aug. 15, 2018, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The J-1 directorate not only maintains the JMD but is also the focal point for personnel support actions, as well as manages and synchronizes the level of personnel support provided to the task force during all phases of an operation. STAFFEX 18-5 was the fifth iteration as part of the training plan for Ninth AF to become a Joint Task Force-capable headquarters as directed by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Golfein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

180814-F-MJ568-0006

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Zane Beegle, left, Staff Exercise (STAFFEX) 18-5 J-4 Logistics Directorate planner with the West Virginia Army National Guard, and U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Andy Vasquez, Ninth Air Force J-4 planner, review logistics requirements for the exercise scenario, Aug. 14, 2018, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The J-4 directorate is charged with forming logistic plans and services, to include the coordination and supervision of supply, maintenance operations, deployment and distribution, engineering, health services, OCS, food service, and other operationally required logistic support activities. For this iteration of the STAFFEX, J-4 planners focused on the U.S. Southern Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

180620-F-MJ568-0008

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tanner Hostetler, left, Staff Exercise (STAFFEX) 18-4 intelligence planner, and Senior Master Sgt. Pam Lucas, STAFFEX 18-4 logistics planner, both from the Michigan Air National Guard's 217th Air Component Operations Squadron, research information for an exercise scenario, June 20, 2018, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Hostetler and Lucas were part of the exercise Joint Task Force headquarters rear element located 'back' at Shaw AFB. The rear element of the JTF headquarters conducted most of the planning to determine how to provide humanitarian assistance related to the scenario of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

180620-F-MJ568-0033

U.S. Airmen conduct the Joint Planning Process (JPP) at the rear element location during 9th Air Force's Staff Exercise (STAFFEX) 18-4, June 20, 2018, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The STAFFEX consisted of a humanitarian assistance scenario in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. The main focus of the rear element was to conduct the JPP and create a course of action that supported the humanitarian assistance effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

180620-F-MJ568-0047

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Mack, right, and Staff Sgt. Shane DeHuff, Staff Exercise (STAFFEX) 18-4 medical planners from the Michigan Air National Guard's 127th Medical Group and 110th Medical Group respectively, discuss public health issues such as sanitization and immunizations, June 20, 2018, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Both Airmen provided medical guidance to the exercise Joint Task Force headquarters forward element located in 'Africa' based on a humanitarian assistance scenario. During the exercise, the Airmen provided valuable medical planning the 9th AF had not previously employed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

180620-F-MJ568-0045

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Yorke, left, Staff Exercise (STAFFEX) 18-4 Joint Personnel Recovery Center (JPRC) planner, and Maj. Rob Arduini, STAFFEX 18-4 planner, both from 9th Air Force, discuss JPRC options available for the exercise scenario, June 20, 2018, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The STAFFEX scenario featured a humanitarian assistance effort in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. This is the fourth STAFFEX 9th AF has held since November 2017 as it works toward certification as a Joint Task Force-capable headquarters in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

180620-F-MJ568-0036

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Andy Vasquez, left, Staff Exercise (STAFFEX) 18-4 logistics planner from 9th Air Force, reviews the Joint Mission Essential Equipment List (JMEEL) as Staff Sgt. Ashley Anderson, STAFFEX 18-4 logistics planner from 9th AF, and Maj. Dan Tennapel, STAFFEX 18-4 logistics planner from the Michigan Air National Guard's 217th Air Component Operations Squadron, discuss issues that impact the exercise scenario, June 20, 2018, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The JMEEL helps determine the type of equipment each directorate or special staff needs to complete their mission. During the STAFFEX, logistics members refined the JMEEL process for a humanitarian assistance scenario that could go into 9th Air Force's 'playbook' for future operations when stood up as a Joint Task Force headquarters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

2017 Headquarters 9th AF Senior Leader Forum

Attendees of the 2017 Headquarters 9th Air Force Senior Leader Forum take a photo in front of a U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2017. About 20 retired general officers and their spouses from states that host 9th Air Force bases attended the forum to gain a better understanding of Air Force priorities and the current state of 9th AF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)
Details Download

2017 Headquarters 9th AF Senior Leader Forum

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Scott J. Zobrist, 9th Air Force commander, hosted about 20 retired general officers from around the 9th AF area of responsibility at the 2017 Headquarters 9th AF Senior Leader Forum, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2017. The forum provided a venue for senior leaders to learn what is going on in today’s Air Force and the current state of the 9th AF through briefings, a question and answer panel with current Airmen, and an Air Force capability demonstration. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

2017 Headquarters 9th AF Senior Leader Forum

Attendees listen as U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Scott J. Zobrist, right, 9th Air Force commander, addresses them on the current state of 9th AF during the 2017 Headquarters 9th AF Senior Leader Forum, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2017. In addition to Zobrist’s comments, about 20 retired general officers and their spouses from states that host 9th AF bases also received an unclassified intel briefing and a few Air Force capability demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

2017 Headquarters 9th AF Senior Leader Forum

Panelists answer questions during an Airmen and Spouse panel during the Headquarters 9th Air Force Senior Leader Forum, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2017. The forum provided a venue for senior leaders to learn what is going on in today’s Air Force and the current state of the 9th AF through briefings and an Air Force capability demonstration in addition to the panel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

2017 9th Air Force Civic Leaders Forum

Leaders from 9th Air Force wings and the headquarters take a photo with civic leaders from around 9th AF as part of the Headquarters 9th AF Civic Leader Forum April 26, 2017 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. During the forum, attendees exchanged ideas about programs and support they provide to their respective bases and communities in an effort to share best practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

2017 9th Air Force Civic Leaders Forum

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Scott J. Zobrist (standing), 9th Air Force commander, provides opening remarks during the Headquarters 9th AF Civic Leader Forum April 26, 2017 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Zobrist highlighted the 9th AF mission and the importance of civic leaders and their wings’ involvement in their local communities. The forum provided an opportunity for civic leaders and their military counterparts to discuss current issues and to exchange ideas about programs and support provided throughout various communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download

2017 9th Air Force Civic Leaders Forum

Dr. Scott LaFevers (standing), Wayne County Military Affairs Committee chairman, speaks to attendees of the Headquarters 9th Air Force Civic Leader Forum, April 26, 2017, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. LaFevers highlighted how the MAC aids and supports Airmen at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick)
Details Download