Volunteers greet Team Minot members during Operation Heroes 2018 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2018. Operation Heroes allows Minot AFB children to experience a simulated deployment and celebrat More
An Airman from the 355th Wing aims his weapon during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 2, 2020. The 355th Security Forces Squadron hosted training during the exercise for Airmen f More
An Airman from the 355th Wing dons mission oriented protective posture gear during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. Airmen from across the wing were trained on a variety More
Airman 1st Class Jackson Wagner, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, performs pre-flight inspections on an A-10 on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J pilot, assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron, conducts inspections during a flight in support of Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 4, 2020. The HC-130J is a versatile airframe More
A child plays with a game during Operation Heroes 2018 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2018. During the event, children tasted Meals Ready-to-Eat, got their faces painted, saw Explosive Ordnance More
Senior Airman Heather Bradley, 355th Security Forces Squadron defender, demonstrates body search techniques during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. The 355th Security Fo More
Senior Airman Jake Marquez, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point operator, waits on aircraft to arrive during a FARP mission in support of Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. More
An Airman paints a child's face during Operation Heroes 2018 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2018. During the event, children tasted Meals Ready-to-Eat, got their faces painted, saw Explosive Ord More
Airmen from the 355th Wing practice team movement procedures during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. The Airmen involved in this training were from various units across More
Airmen from the 355th Wing perform buddy checks during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. Bushwhacker 20-07 is the 355th Wing’s exercise focused on building multi-capable More
U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Turnham, 355th Wing commander, runs hose during a forward area refueling point mission as part of Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 4, 2020. FARP is a critical capability f More
Staff Sgt. Anthony Barrette, 5th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, shows a child his painted face during Operation Heroes 2018 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakot More
Airman 1st Class Jackson Wagner, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, performs maintenance on an A-10 on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. Wa More
Airmen from the 355th Wing receive instruction during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. The Bushwhacker 20-07 exercise is building multi-capable Airmen that are able to e More
Airmen from the 355th Wing defend a simulated entry control point during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. The 355th Wing is developing its force to meet the needs of the More
A child sits in a BearCat during Operation Heroes 2018 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2018. Operation Heroes is an annual event that allows children to experience a pre-departure briefing and eq More
An Airman from the 355th Wing uses a cone to cordon off an area during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. Airmen from across the wing were trained on a variety of skills t More
Team Minot family members wait in line in front of BearCat vehicles during Operation Heroes 2018 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2018. Operation Heroes is an annual event that allows children to More
Airman 1st Class Jackson Wagner, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, marshals an A-10 on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. Airmen from the 3 More
An Airman from the 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron runs a hose during a forward area refueling point mission as part of Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 4, 2020. FARP Airmen are fuels troops who More
Tech. Sgt. Daniel Rubenstein, 5th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, shows children how to use a life raft during Operation Heroes 2018 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June More
Airmen from the 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron wait to refuel a jet during a forward area refueling point mission as part of Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 4, 2020. FARP is a critical capabili More
A child sits in an ejection seat during Operation Heroes 2018 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2018. Operation Heroes is an annual event where Minot AFB children experience various aspects of a si More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. A-10 pilots are being trained on tactics, techniques and procedures for operating in contest More
Senior Airman Jake Marquez, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point operator, pulls a hose for a FARP mission during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 4, 2020. FARP operators More
Senior Master Sgt. Marty Skipper, 5th Munitions Squadron armament flight chief, helps a child operate a munitions handling unit during Operation Heroes 2018 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2018. More
An Airman from the 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron waits to refuel a jet during a forward area refueling point mission as part of Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 4, 2020. FARP is a critical capa More
Volunteers welcome children home from a simulated deployment during Operation Heroes 2018 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2018. Operation Heroes allows Minot AFB children to experience a simulate More
Senior Airman Jake Marquez, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point operator, connects a fuel line to an A-10 Thunderbolt II for a FARP mission during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, Te More
U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Turnham, 355th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James Lyda, 355th Wing command chief, observe a forward area refueling point mission as part of Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, T More
U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Turnham, 355th Wing commander, talks to an Airman during a forward area refueling point mission as part of Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 4, 2020. Turnham was part of th More
An Airman runs hose during a forward area refueling point mission as part of Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 4, 2020. FARP Airmen are fuels troops who have been trained in a variety of specialties, More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis on the flight line at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 4, 2020. The A-10 executed a forward area refueling point scenario in order to continue developing different skill sets a More
Senior Airman Jake Marquez, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point operator, rolls a hose after a FARP mission during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 4, 2020. FARP capabili More
Senior Airman Jake Marquez, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point operator, carries a hose after a FARP mission during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 4, 2020. FARP capab More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J pilot, assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron, looks out the cockpit during a flight in support of Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 4, 2020. The HC-130J is the Air Force’s onl More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II taxis on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 5, 2020. The HC-130J is the Air Force’s only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform. (U. More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II takes off from the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 5, 2020. The HC-130J is the Air Force’s only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platfor More