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Prime BEEF in Action: 19th CES ready anytime anywhere

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Arriola, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter apprentice, demonstrates proper use of a fire hose during a Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) training event at Little Rock Air Force Base Arkansas, Oct. 22, 2025. The training event played a significant role in aiming to ensure 19th CES Airmen remained prepared to rapidly build, sustain and restore operational bases in support of global missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)
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Prime BEEF in Action: 19th CES ready anytime anywhere

The 19th Civil Engineer Squadron collaborate to defend a simulated base during their Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) training event at Little Rock Air Force base, Arkansas, Oct. 21, 2025, Every member shared the responsibility of defending the base, coordinating efforts across specialties to ensure security, maintain operations, and respond effectively to simulated threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)
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The Final Horseman: Closing a Chapter in C-130 and Air Force History

Retired Lt. Col. James Akin received a coin form President Eisenhower in 1960 for his efforts in conducting support airlift missions to Europe. Akin served in the Army Air Corps and Air Force from 1944-1967 as both a pilot and member of the Four Horsemen demonstration team. (Courtesy photo)
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The Final Horseman: Closing a Chapter in C-130 and Air Force History

Retired Lt. Col. James Akin served in the security detail for President Eisenhower in the 1950s. He later received a coin for his efforts when the two met again after Akin conducted an emergency airlift in France. (Courtesy photo)
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The Final Horseman: Closing a Chapter in C-130 and Air Force History

Retired Lt. Col. James Akin receives a certificate for completing his first ever tandem parachute jump at the age of 99. Akin jumped to honor the thousands of airborne infantries he airdropped during his career and to see if he had the guts to do it. (Photo courtesy of Col. Elizabeth Matthias)
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The Final Horseman: Closing a Chapter in C-130 and Air Force History

The Four Horsemen fly in formation during one of their aerial demonstrations. The Four Horsemen was the first and only C-130 aerial demonstration team that performed from 1957-1960. (Courtesy photo)
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The Final Horseman: Closing a Chapter in C-130 and Air Force History

The original Four Horsemen (left to right) Gene Chaney, James Akin, David Moore and Bill Hatfield have a conversation amongst themselves in front of a C-130. The Four Horsemen were a C-130 demonstration team that came together in 1957. (Courtesy photo)
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The Final Horseman: Closing a Chapter in C-130 and Air Force History

The Four Horsemen were an aerial demonstration team that performed in the late 1950s. They were the first and only team to perform close-proximity flying using C-130s. (Courtesy photo)
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The Final Horseman: Closing a Chapter in C-130 and Air Force History

The Four Horsemen perform their iconic bomb burst breakaway as a grand finale to their performance. The move would later be renamed "The Horseman Burst". (Courtesy photo)
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Prime BEEF in Action: 19th CES ready anytime anywhere

Members assigned to the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron identify a drone during a base defense exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Oct. 21, 2025. The two-day Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) exercise tested mission readiness as they simulated deployment conditions to practice rapid base setup, construction and recovery operations while strengthening unit cohesion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)
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Prime BEEF in Action: 19th CES ready anytime anywhere

A member from the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron performs a patrol during a Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) training event at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Oct. 21, 2025. Electricians, pavements and equipment specialists, firefighters, and EOD personnel practiced job skills during the exercise, performing hands-on tasks that simulated real-world operational scenarios to maintain readiness and support mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)
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Prime BEEF in Action: 19th CES ready anytime anywhere

Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) participants defend Camp Warlord from simulated threats at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Oct. 21, 2025. Participants used air-soft rifles, helmets, communication systems, and vests during the event to safely simulate combat scenarios while practicing tactical coordination and base defense procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)
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Prime BEEF in Action: 19th CES ready anytime anywhere

Members from the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron attend a class during a Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) training event at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Oct. 21, 2025. The training event played a significant role in aiming to ensure 19th CES Airmen remained prepared to rapidly build, sustain and restore operational bases in support of global missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)
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Prime BEEF in Action: 19th CES ready anytime anywhere

Members assigned to the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron practice repair skills through hands-on scenarios during a Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) training exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Oct. 22, 2025. The training event played a significant role in aiming to ensure civil engineers remained prepared to rapidly build, sustain and restore operational bases in support of global missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)
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Prime BEEF in Action: 19th CES ready anytime anywhere

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Campbell, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, retrieves a crashed drone during a Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) training scenario at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Oct. 21, 2025. EOD technicians applied their skillset during a crashed drone scenario, safely assessing, handling, and neutralizing potential hazards to protect personnel and maintain base security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)
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Prime BEEF in Action: 19th CES ready anytime anywhere

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Bice, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, defends the simulated base during a Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) training scenario at Little Rock Air Force Base Arkansas, Oct. 21, 2025. Every member shared the responsibility of defending the base, coordinating efforts across specialties to ensure security, maintain operations, and respond effectively to simulated threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)
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Prime BEEF in Action: 19th CES ready anytime anywhere

Members assigned to the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron, build sandbag fortifications during a Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) training scenario at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Oct. 21, 2025. Participants collaborated to defend the simulated base by coordinating security measures, sharing resources, and executing joint response tactics to address potential threats during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)
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Prime BEEF in Action: 19th CES ready anytime anywhere

The 19th Civil Engineer Squadron collaborate in packing sandbags during their Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) training event at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Oct. 21, 2025. To maintain base security, sandbags were packed to reinforce defensive positions and protect vital infrastructure, ensuring the base remained secure and operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)
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Prime BEEF in Action: 19th CES ready anytime anywhere

Members assigned to the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a training weapon shooting drill during a Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) training exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Oct. 22, 2025. The training event played a significant role in aiming to ensure civil engineers remained prepared to rapidly build, sustain, restore and defend operational bases in support of global missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)
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Prime BEEF in Action: 19th CES ready anytime anywhere

Members assigned to the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron defend fortifications of the simulated base during a Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) training exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Oct. 21,2025. Patrols were vital for base security, providing continuous monitoring, early threat detection, and rapid response to protect personnel and critical assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)
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