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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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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