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TUE 06 MAY 25
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 From 16-18 Apr, the 371 Marine Wing Support Squadron and the 20 CES joined forces for a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise and a real-world Aircraft Salvage and Recovery (ACSR) operation at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. The joint effort underscored the vital importance of integrated, cross-service training in strengthening mission effectiveness, enhancing interoperability, and ensuring coordinated response during real-world operations. See additional photos and learn more about this joint USAF-USMC exercise here. (USAF Photo by HAF AF/A4C Strategic Communications)
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 06-08 May 2025
Virtual
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 10-30 May 2025
Camp Williams, Utah
Learn more here.
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Congratulations 2024 DOD F&ES Awards Winners
Article by DOD News
On 02 May, the 2024 DOD Fire and Emergency Services Awards winners were announced and USAF and USSF F&ES personnel took home six of the nine total awards. Congratulations to all 2024 DOD F&ES Award-winning individuals and teams.
The First-Ever IRON RADR at Osan
Article by 51st Fighter Wing
On 24 Apr, the 51 CES led the first-ever complex, joint and combined IRON RADR exercise at Osan AB, Republic of Korea, alongside engineering teams from the US Army, ROK AF, and ROK Army. The exercise tested preparation and burial of temporary shelters and RADR while teams simultaneously practiced response tactics to simulated attack scenarios, bolstering interoperability and joint engineering readiness capabilities among partner forces.
Paving the Way for the B-21 Raider
Article by 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
In support of the ongoing runway project at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, to prepare for the incoming B-21, the 28 CES constructed a temporary haul road that will allow construction equipment and machinery to move materials to the runway site more efficiently while at the same time reducing damage to nearby public roads. Through collaboration with the ANG and local city, county, and state entities, the 28 CES completed the road in just over a month, providing Airmen with invaluable experience supporting large military construction projects typically only gained during deployments.
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DID YOU KNOW?
 CE Weekly Submission by Doug Wise
From 14-17 Oct, the RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Association will be celebrating "60 Years of Leading the Way!" at its 2025 Convention/Reunion in Las Vegas, Nevada. The agenda features a full slate of events at the Silverton Casino, as well as a day at Nellis AFB to visit Prime BEEF and RED HORSE squadrons, hear from current CE leadership, explore shop displays, and enjoy a burger burn. Additional highlights include a formal banquet, a scholarship fundraiser golf tournament, and opportunities to connect with those in the USAF CE community past and present.
RHPBA represents the professional and personal interests of all Air Force RED HORSE and Prime BEEF units—including active duty, Guard, Reserve, retirees, and veterans—and works to preserve connections and camaraderie across the CE Enterprise.
Learn more about RHPBA and register for the 2025 Convention/Reunion here.
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Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program Advances
Article by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
On 01 May, the DAF announced that ground testing has begun for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program to rigorously evaluate the YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A production representative test vehicles, marking a significant milestone towards integrating autonomous systems into the future force. The DAF also announced Beale AFB, California, has been selected as the preferred location to host a CCA Aircraft Readiness Unit to maintain the autonomous aircraft in a deployable state.
USSF, NASA Launch Payloads to ISS
Article by Space Systems Command Public Affairs
On 21 Apr, in partnership with NASA, the USSF’s Space Systems Command successfully launched the Space Test Program-Houston 10 mission, delivering six experimental science payloads to the ISS. Developed by DOD and federal research agencies, the experiments seek to advance future space capabilities and operational readiness by testing technologies like radiation detection, machine learning, and space weather monitoring.
First Unique Foreign Aircraft Certified for KC-46
Article by 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
The USAF, RAAF, and RAF recently led a historic trilateral collaboration to enhance global combat capability and gather test data for the E-7A Wedgetail aircraft. The effort included certifying the KC-46A Pegasus for air-to-air refueling of the RAAF’s E-7A Wedgetail, marking the first unique foreign aircraft certification for the KC-46 and laying the foundation for future certifications and international E-7 Wedgetail interoperability.
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Can You Fill in the Blank?
When responding to active CBRN threats, Emergency Management specialists can perform dry decontamination procedures using ________ , which soak up chemical contamination from personnel and equipment like a sponge to ensure safety and operational readiness in contaminated environments.
A) Joint Chemical Agent Detectors (JCAD)
B) NoChem Wipes
C) M9 Detector Paper
D) M295 Kits
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CE Weekly Submission by SMSgt Christopher N Phillips
Article by 36th Wing
Today, we spotlight the 36 CES Fire Department at Andersen AFB, Guam, for successfully rescuing a hiker experiencing a medical emergency in a difficult-to-reach location. The 36 CES Fire Department maintains readiness by continuously training to be able to respond to any emergency with precision and exceptional care – which is exactly what they did in responding to the call alongside their 36 MDG counterparts. Once on scene, rescue crews trekked 300 feet down a steep slope from the summit of Tarague Overlook to evaluate and stabilize the patient. Upon determining the patient would be unable to ascend the cliff on their own, the 36 CES team transitioned the response from a medical emergency to a full rescue operation. Additional units were dispatched to stabilize the patient and navigate the challenging terrain, ultimately ensuring safe transport to the hospital for a full recovery. Read more here.
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Deputy Base Civil Engineer - Virtual Summit
Deputy Base Civil Engineers worldwide met virtually with the CE Functional Manager, Tom Brown, at the beginning of April to discuss key strategic and operational topics. Topics included the current and future state of the workforce, top infrastructure audits, OT cybersecurity, MILCON and FSRM funding outlooks, as well as the latest on the DAF Force Generation Construct and CE evolutionary best practices. The biennial event is a cornerstone in the professional development of DBCEs, enhancing their ability to deliver world-class CE capabilities to the warfighter. A Teams channel was created for DBCEs to collaborate directly with each other and CE civilian leaders. If you'd like access to the Teams channel or a copy of the slides presented, please email af.a4ccivilian.careerfieldmanager@us.af.mil.
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