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A military aircraft sits on a dirt strip. Aircraft 8606: A Recovery Mission That Redefined Teamwork
Aircraft 8606: A Recovery Mission That Redefined Teamwork
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Man poses. Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Charles Price IV
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Charles Price IV
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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Erin McCabe, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness flight officer, briefs Brig. Gen. Christopher Hammond, director of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s Implementation Task Force, about Warrior Airman Readiness (WAR) Center operations during his visit to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 31, 2025. Throughout his visit, Hammond explained the operational benefits of the Deployable Combat Wing model, noting that unified deployment packages will enhance mission effectiveness while minimizing the inefficiencies associated with the current “piecemeal” approach to deployments. DCW: Little Rock leads deployment model shift
DCW: Little Rock leads deployment model shift
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nicholas Wengerd, 19th Force Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of readiness, briefs Brig. Gen. Christopher Hammond, director of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s Implementation Task Force, about Warrior Airman Readiness (WAR) Center operations during his visit to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 31, 2025. During his visit, Hammond highlighted Little Rock’s strong infrastructure and mission-ready Airmen, positioning the base at the forefront of the Air Force’s future force generation efforts. DCW: Little Rock leads deployment model shift
DCW: Little Rock leads deployment model shift
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A U.S. Air Force Airman asks Brig. Gen. Christopher Hammond, director of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s Implementation Task Force, a question about Deployable Combat Wing (DCW) initiatives at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 31, 2025. During his visit, Hammond met with Airmen across Herk Nation to explain how the DCW initiative will enable critical changes to the way the Air Force organizes, trains, certifies and deploys forces to accelerate readiness and maximize combat credibility. DCW: Little Rock leads deployment model shift
DCW: Little Rock leads deployment model shift
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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Hammond, director of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s Implementation Task Force, receives questions from Airmen about Deployable Combat Wing (DCW) initiatives at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 31, 2025. Throughout his visit, Hammond highlighted the operational benefits of the DCW model, noting that unified deployment packages will enhance mission effectiveness while minimizing the inefficiencies associated with the current “piecemeal” approach to deployments. DCW: Little Rock leads deployment model shift
DCW: Little Rock leads deployment model shift
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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Hammond, director of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s Implementation Task Force, receives questions from Airmen about Deployable Combat Wing initiatives at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 31, 2025. During his visit, Hammond emphasized that Little Rock’s strong infrastructure and mission-ready Airmen position the base at the forefront of the Air Force’s future force generation efforts. DCW: Little Rock leads deployment model shift
DCW: Little Rock leads deployment model shift
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nicholas Wengerd, 19th Force Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of readiness, briefs Brig. Gen. Christopher Hammond, director of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s Implementation Task Force, about Warrior Airman Readiness (WAR) Center operations during his visit to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 31, 2025. During his visit, Hammond met with Airmen across Herk Nation to explain how the Deployable Combat Wing construct will enable critical changes to the way the Air Force organizes, trains, certifies and deploys forces to accelerate readiness and maximize combat credibility. DCW: Little Rock leads deployment model shift
DCW: Little Rock leads deployment model shift
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A service members poses for a photo. Combat Airlifter of the Week: Valaurie Jacobs
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Valaurie Jacobs
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A man in uniform looks out the window while flying a plane. AETC command team visits Team Little Rock
AETC command team visits Team Little Rock
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Man poses. Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Dakota Laettner
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Dakota Laettner
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A group of men in uniform hold firearms in a circle. NCO development course reinvigorates warrior mindset
NCO development course reinvigorates warrior mindset
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Men in uniform holding weapons charge through a doorway. NCO development course reinvigorates warrior mindset
NCO development course reinvigorates warrior mindset
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A man in uniform moves through a room with a rifle. NCO development course reinvigorates warrior mindset
NCO development course reinvigorates warrior mindset
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A man in uniform holding a rifle prepares to enter a building. NCO development course reinvigorates warrior mindset
NCO development course reinvigorates warrior mindset
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Woman poses. Combat Airlifter of the Week: Capt. Morgan Fagnant
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Capt. Morgan Fagnant
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Group of people in uniform talking. Arkansas Civil Air Patrol tours Herk Nation
Arkansas Civil Air Patrol tours Herk Nation
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Two men having a conversation Arkansas Civil Air Patrol tours Herk Nation
Arkansas Civil Air Patrol tours Herk Nation
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A boy inspects a piece of an aircraft. Arkansas Civil Air Patrol tours Herk Nation
Arkansas Civil Air Patrol tours Herk Nation
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A commander address an audience during a military ceremony. 19th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander
19th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander
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