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  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force return fire with blank ammunition at simulated enemies during a base defense demonstration as part of an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 16, 2025. The expeditionary skills exercise enhanced deployment readiness by training Airmen to operate in austere environments and perform tasks outside their primary career fields, reinforcing the Mission Ready Airmen concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force act as enemies attacking a forward operating base during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 16, 2025. The expeditionary skills exercise enhanced deployment readiness by training Airmen to operate in austere environments and perform tasks outside their primary career fields, reinforcing the Mission Ready Airmen concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force conduct a post-attack reconnaissance sweep during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 16, 2025. The expeditionary skills exercise enhanced deployment readiness by training Airmen to operate in austere environments and perform tasks outside their primary career fields, reinforcing the Mission Ready Airmen concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23rd Air Task Force operate military defense vehicles to repel simulated enemy attacks during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 16, 2025. The expeditionary skills exercise enhanced deployment readiness by training Airmen to operate in austere environments and perform tasks outside their primary career fields, reinforcing the Mission Ready Airmen concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force carry a wounded teammate to safety as they defend a forward operating base from a simulated enemy attack during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 16, 2025. The expeditionary skills exercise enhanced deployment readiness by training Airmen to operate in austere environments and perform tasks outside their primary career fields, reinforcing the Mission Ready Airmen concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force take cover from enemy attacks while demonstrating base defense tactics during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 16, 2025. The expeditionary skills exercise enhanced deployment readiness by training Airmen to operate in austere environments and perform tasks outside their primary career fields, reinforcing the Mission Ready Airmen concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force act as enemies attacking a forward operating base during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 16, 2025. The expeditionary skills exercise enhanced deployment readiness by training Airmen to operate in austere environments and perform tasks outside their primary career fields, reinforcing the Mission Ready Airmen concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force distribute blank ammunition to prepare for base defense tactics during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 16, 2025. The expeditionary skills exercise enhanced deployment readiness by training Airmen to operate in austere environments and perform tasks outside their primary career fields, reinforcing the Mission Ready Airmen concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Combat Air Base Squadron demonstrate aircraft cargo loading and unloading procedures for fellow Airmen during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 10, 2025. The expeditionary skills exercise enhanced deployment readiness by training Airmen to operate in austere environments and perform tasks outside their primary career fields, reinforcing the Multi-Capable Airmen concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Combat Air Base Squadron demonstrate aircraft cargo loading and unloading procedures for fellow Airmen during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 10, 2025. The expeditionary skills exercise enhanced deployment readiness by training Airmen to operate in austere environments and perform tasks outside their primary career fields, reinforcing the Multi-Capable Airmen concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Combat Air Base Squadron demonstrate aircraft cargo loading and unloading procedures for fellow Airmen during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 10, 2025. The expeditionary skills exercise enhanced deployment readiness by training Airmen to operate in austere environments and perform tasks outside their primary career fields, reinforcing the Multi-Capable Airmen concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leighton Lucero)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force and 23d Combat Air Base Squadron receive live fire range training during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 9, 2025. The ATF consists of a command element with an attached expeditionary A-Staff and Special Staff, Combat Air Base Squadron, and Mission Generation Force Elements with attached Mission Sustainment Teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force and 23d Combat Air Base Squadron receive live fire range training during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 9, 2025. The expeditionary skills exercise enhanced deployment readiness by training Airmen to operate in austere environments and perform tasks outside their primary career fields, reinforcing the Multi-Capable Airmen concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force and 23d Combat Air Base Squadron receive live fire range training during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 9, 2025. The Combat Air Base Squadrons are the Air Task Force’s primary base operation support element and provide sustainment, protection, and/or airfield management. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force and 23d Combat Air Base Squadron receive live fire range training during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 9, 2025. The ATF consists of a command element with an attached expeditionary A-Staff and Special Staff, Combat Air Base Squadron, and Mission Generation Force Elements with attached Mission Sustainment Teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force and 23d Combat Air Base Squadron receive live fire range training during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 9, 2025. The expeditionary skills exercise enhanced deployment readiness by training Airmen to operate in austere environments and perform tasks outside their primary career fields, reinforcing the Multi-Capable Airmen concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leighton Lucero)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force and 23d Combat Air Base Squadron receive live fire range training during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 9, 2025. The Combat Air Base Squadrons are the Air Task Force’s primary base operation support element and provide sustainment, protection, and/or airfield management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leighton Lucero)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force and 23d Combat Air Base Squadron receive live fire range training during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 9, 2025. The ATF consists of a command element with an attached expeditionary A-Staff and Special Staff, Combat Air Base Squadron, and Mission Generation Force Elements with attached Mission Sustainment Teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leighton Lucero)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force and 23d Combat Air Base Squadron receive a cultural briefing during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 8, 2025. While training under the 23d Air Task Force they practiced critical support functions needed to establish and secure a base in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
  • Airmen assigned to the 23d Combat Air Base Squadron receive vehicle training during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 8, 2025. While training under the 23d Air Task Force they practiced critical support functions needed to establish and secure a base in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)
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23d Air Task Force Conducts First Deployment Exercise at Fort Bliss

Airmen assigned to the 23d Air Task Force act as enemies attacking a forward operating base during an expeditionary skills exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 16, 2025. The expeditionary skills exercise enhanced deployment readiness by training Airmen to operate in austere environments and perform tasks outside their primary career fields, reinforcing the Mission Ready Airmen concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell)

PHOTO BY: 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell
VIRIN: 250616-F-UV910-1009
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7_2

LENS

VR 24-120mm f/4G

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1000

ISO

160

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