War is an ever-changing enigma the United States military has had to adapt to over time. Since the American Revolution, the U.S. has modified its tactics to defeat its adversaries. The Air Force is continuing this tradition of enhancing its warfighting capabilities with the Combat Support Wing exercise. The CSW provides multifunctional training for Airmen to rapidly deploy in smaller, more efficient and agile teams, effectively creating a smaller footprint in dangerous or non-permissive areas. Simultaneously, they provide the same security and mission effectiveness as a larger unit.

Lt. Col. John Caldwell, commander of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, signs a toy F-16 Fighting Falcon after the Thunderbirds performance at the Wings Over Wayne Air Show, April 28, 2019, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. After the Thunderbirds completed their performance attendees were able to meet the team, as well as receive autographs and take photos together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Derry)

Every day, pilots and weapons system officers fly in dangerous skies over uncontrolled territory. With every flight comes a risk that the aircraft will go down, and the aircrew will have to rely on their survival, evasion, resistance and escape training. Pilots and WSOs need to refresh their combat survival and water survival training to fortify their skills, and to learn about the newest technology and methods available. At Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, the training is conducted by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Krape, 4th Operations Support Squadron SERE specialist. Being a lone instructor, Krape relies on his SERE augmentee group, part of the Make It Better club initiative, to help him properly train the aircrew quickly and efficiently.

Senior Airman Gage Siwicki, 4th Communications Squadron knowledge management apprentice, inspects M-8 paper after a simulated chemical attack March 26, 2019, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. M-8 paper is used to detect chemicals such as nerve and blister agents that Airmen could be exposed to if such an attack were to occur. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Derry)

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Mathew Clutts, a Weapons System Officer (WSO) on an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet assigned to the 336th Fighter squadron, buckles up his harness while standing on top of an F-15E at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 12, 2019. A WSO’s job is to select targets and navigate with the aid of a moving map display, produced by an AlliedSignal remote film strip reader.

Members of Team Seymour provided a warm welcome for the commander of Air Combat Command during his trip back to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 24-27, 2019.

Airman 1st Class Ryan Bond, 4th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, works out on newly installed fitness equipment on Jan. 31, 2019, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Improvements to the gym include expanding 24-hour access to all areas of the fitness center, installing new equipment, and subsidizing the Unit Physical Training Facilities located at various flight shops around the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Boyton)

Master Sgt. Harry Abplanalp, 4th Force Support Squadron career assistance advisor, lays a wreath during the Wreaths Across America memorial ceremony Dec. 15, 2018, at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Princeton, North Carolina. Volunteers from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the Goldsboro community came out to lay wreaths to honor military members buried at the cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaleb J. Mayfield)

Col. Dee Jay Katzer, Air Combat Command chief of civil engineer division (center), examines a relocated shelving unit Dec. 12, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Members of the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron operations flight moved the shelving unit to the new squadron building as part of ongoing base improvements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Boyton)

The no-notice active shooter exercise at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base has terminated. Exercises ensure Seymour Johnson AFB Airmen can effectively complete the mission of the 4th Fighter Wing and are fully prepared to respond in the event of a real world disturbance. Media outlets are encouraged to disseminate this information as they see fit. For more information, call the 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 919-722-0027 or email 4fw.pa.mediaops@us.af.mil.