STORM FLAG 26-10 builds combat ready forces

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Haroon Rahmanzai, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, gives a thumbs up to the flight crew of a C-130J Super Hercules during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Sept. 1, 2026. The exercise allowed service members to gain experience in the friction and uncertainty associated with combat operations while still providing commanders and units an opportunity to identify and correct deficiencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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STORM FLAG 26-10 builds combat ready forces

Members of the 721st Contingency Response Squadron and 61st Airlift Squadron secure a vehicle inside a C-130J Super Hercules during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Sept. 1, 2026. STORM FLAG 26-10 gave participating units an opportunity to refine their procedures and strengthen the confidence needed to execute complex missions under demanding conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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STORM FLAG 26-10 builds combat ready forces

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Trevino, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, performs aircraft maintenance during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Aug. 31, 2026. STORM FLAG 26-10 strengthened collective readiness by requiring participating units to plan and execute missions together rather than training solely within their individual organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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STORM FLAG 26-10 builds combat ready forces

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter Brown, 19th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Hernandez, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules avionics technician, perform aircraft maintenance during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Aug. 31, 2026. The exercise provided service members with an opportunity to evaluate how effectively their procedures, communications and capabilities integrated with those of other military organizations during a simulated contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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STORM FLAG 26-10 builds combat ready forces

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Antonio Richmond, 19th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, left, and Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Danier,19th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, prepare to inspect flight equipment during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Aug. 31, 2026. STORM FLAG 26-10 demonstrated how global mobility capabilities supported joint operations by providing the ability to rapidly move personnel, equipment and combat power where it was needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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STORM FLAG 26-10 builds combat ready forces

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Johan Cruz-Orozco, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, left, and Airman 1st Class Gary Wilson, 19th AMXS crew chief, perform aircraft maintenance during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Sept. 1, 2026. STORM FLAG 26-10 gave participating service members a realistic opportunity to practice the coordination required when multiple units, aircraft and ground forces operated simultaneously toward a common objective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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STORM FLAG 26-10 builds combat ready forces

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaime Gonzalez, 19th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, left, and Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Danier,19th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspect a pair of night vision goggles during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Aug. 31, 2026. The exercise prepared participating forces for a dynamic operational environment where mission requirements could change rapidly and success depended on the ability of joint partners to adapt and communicate effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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STORM FLAG 26-10 builds combat ready forces

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jerod Traver, 19th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, conducts a helmet post-flight inspection during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Aug. 31, 2026. The exercise provided a realistic opportunity for service members to transition from individual training to collective mission execution, demonstrating how separate capabilities could be combined to produce combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Emily Oakley, 327th Airlift Squadron pilot, prepares to fly during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Aug. 31, 2026. STORM FLAG 26-10 challenged participating forces to maintain operational effectiveness while coordinating across multiple units, reinforcing the communication and teamwork required to fight as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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STORM FLAG 26-10 builds combat ready forces

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Trevino, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, prepares to perform aircraft maintenance during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Aug. 31, 2026. STORM FLAG 26-10 reinforced deployment readiness by allowing units to repeatedly practice mission-essential tasks and demonstrate their ability to function effectively as part of an integrated joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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STORM FLAG 26-10 builds combat ready forces

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter Brown, 19th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, prepares to perform aircraft maintenance during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Aug. 31, 2026. The exercise allowed participating forces to identify deficiencies, refine procedures and strengthen interoperability in a controlled environment before those challenges could affect an actual combat operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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STORM FLAG 26-10 builds combat ready forces

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Patrick de Jesus, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engine technician, prepares to perform aircraft maintenance during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Aug. 31, 2026. By integrating multiple mission sets and military capabilities, STORM FLAG 26-10 provided a comprehensive environment for service members to practice the skills required to deploy, operate and sustain forces in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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STORM FLAG 26-10 builds combat ready forces

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Hernandez, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules avionics technician, prepares to perform aircraft maintenance during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Aug. 31, 2026. STORM FLAG 26-10 provided service members with a realistic, joint training environment that strengthened the skills, experience and confidence required to operate effectively in a deployed combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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STORM FLAG 26-10 builds combat ready forces

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Stephens, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron consolidated toolkit noncommissioned officer in charge, left, and Royal Canadian air force Cpl. Alex Pronoza, 436th Transport Squadron aviation systems technician, discuss aircraft maintenance during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Sept. 1, 2026. STORM FLAG 26-10 demonstrated the value of multinational training by allowing U.S. and partner nations to learn from one another while working toward shared operational objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel Petrovitch, 15th Airlift Squadron pilot, leads a debrief with other pilots and loadmasters from the 15th AS as part of STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Aug. 29, 2026. By bringing together diverse military capabilities, STORM FLAG 26-10 allowed participating forces to practice the synchronization required to rapidly project and sustain combat power during joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ted Fox, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs aircraft maintenance during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Sept. 1, 2026. STORM FLAG 26-10 served as a critical link between routine training and combat employment by placing service members in scenarios that demanded tactical judgment, adaptability and coordinated execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Trevino, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, assists members of the Royal Canadian air force 436th Transport Squadron carry an emergency exit ladder during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Sept. 1, 2026. STORM FLAG 26-10 provided U.S. and partner-nation forces with a realistic environment to practice integrating their unique capabilities into a cohesive multinational team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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STORM FLAG 26-10 builds combat-ready joint forces

Published Sept. 2, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Justin Todd
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

ALEXANDRIA, La. --

STORM FLAG 26-10 brought together U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and allied forces in a demanding joint training environment designed to strengthen interoperability and combat readiness. Across central Louisiana, air and ground forces conducted heavy equipment drops, mass personnel airdrops and aerial resupply operations to replicate the challenges of a deployed combat environment.

Airmen from Little Rock AFB, Travis AFB, JB Lindsey Graham, Soldiers from Fort Bragg, and members of the Canadian Royal air force trained side by side during STORM FLAG 26-10. They strengthened the skills, trust, and interoperability needed to fight as one lethal force in demanding environments.

Below are some of the many faces of STORM FLAG 26-10.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Hernandez, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules avionics technician, prepares to perform aircraft maintenance during STORM FLAG 26-10 at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, Aug. 31, 2026. STORM FLAG 26-10 provided service members with a realistic, joint training environment that strengthened the skills, experience and confidence required to operate effectively in a deployed combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Todd)

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