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Ready for Anything: Rapid Response in Action

Two U.S. Air Force fire protection specialists assigned to the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron approach simulated casualties during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2025. The combat readiness exercise required emergency teams to work under pressure to triage and decontaminate casualties, emphasizing operational readiness in high-volume chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response scenarios. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd Fighter Wing’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Ready for Anything: Rapid Response in Action

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 52nd Medical Group use a stretcher to carry a simulated patient onto a C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to Ramstein Air Base, during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2025. The mass casualty event evaluated the 52nd Fighter Wing’s ability to coordinate patient decontamination and treatment operations in response to a simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incident. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd Fighter Wing’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Ready for Anything: Rapid Response in Action

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sue Chung, 52nd Medical Group triage officer, and Airman 1st Class William Leon, 52nd MDG aerospace medical technician, provide care to a simulated casualty during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2025. Medical personnel and emergency response teams conducted rapid triage and in-place patient decontamination to treat and process simulated casualties exposed to a chemical agent. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd Fighter Wing’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Ready for Anything: Rapid Response in Action

Two U.S. Air Force fire protection specialists assigned to the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron assist a simulated casualty toward a casualty collection point for triage during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2025. First responders implemented in-place patient decontamination and mass triage procedures to quickly assess and treat simulated victims while maintaining operational effectiveness in a contaminated environment. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd Fighter Wing’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Ready for anything: Defenders Neutralize Threats

Defenders assigned to the 52nd Security Forces Squadron subdue a simulated malicious actor during an insider threat scenario involving an F-16 Fighting Falcon as part of Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2025. 52nd SFS defenders were tested on their ability to identify, respond to and neutralize simulated threats throughout the combat readiness exercise. Swift Saber 25 strengthens the 52nd Fighter Wing’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Frazier)

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Ready for anything: Defenders Neutralize Threats

A defender assigned to the 52nd Security Forces Squadron detains a simulated malicious actor during an insider threat scenario involving an F-16 Fighting Falcon as part of Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2025. Scenarios throughout the combat readiness exercise tested 52nd SFS defenders on their ability to respond to a range of threats and situations. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 enhance the 52nd Fighter Wing’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Frazier)

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Ready for anything: Defenders Neutralize Threats

Defenders assigned to the 52nd Security Forces Squadron detain a simulated malicious actor during an insider threat scenario involving an F-16 Fighting Falcon as part of Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2025. The scenario validated the defenders’ ability to respond to insider threats and minimize their impact on 52nd Fighter Wing assets. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd FW’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts, including rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Frazier)

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Ready for anything: Defenders Neutralize Threats

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Baik, a 52nd Security Forces Squadron defender, responds to the scene of a simulated insider attack on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2025. Defenders were challenged to identify, respond to and neutralize simulated threats and other attacks throughout the combat readiness exercise. Swift Saber 25 enhances the 52nd Fighter Wing’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Frazier)

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Ready for anything: Defenders Neutralize Threats

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Denson, 52nd Security Forces Squadron defender, subdues a simulated malicious actor during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2025. The scenario validated the defenders’ ability to successfully complete a high risk traffic stop and minimize the threat’s impact on 52nd Fighter Wing operations. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 enhance the 52nd Fighter Wing’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)

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Ready for anything: Defenders Neutralize Threats

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Lewis, 52nd Security Forces Squadron defender, apprehends a simulated malicious actor during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2025. 52nd SFS defenders were tested on their ability to identify, respond to and neutralize simulated threats throughout the combat readiness exercise. Swift Saber 25 strengthens the 52nd Fighter Wing’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)

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Ready for anything: Defenders Neutralize Threats

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caden Veguilla, 52nd Security Forces Squadron defender, responds to a simulated threat during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2025. The scenario validated the defenders’ ability to respond to a simulated threat and secure an entry control point for the installation. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd Fighter Wing’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)

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Ready for anything: Response Kickoff

A U.S. Air Force fire protection specialist assigned to the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron extends a hose during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2025. Spangdahlem AB’s fire protection specialists responded to the simulated detonation and other chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents throughout the exercise to test their ability to cordon off the scenario sites and check for chemical agents in the area. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd Fighter Wing’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Ready for anything: Response Kickoff

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kalen Dozzi, 52nd CES Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training manager, tests the area around a simulated chemical bomb during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2025. Scenarios throughout the combat readiness exercise pushed 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen to react to simulated air and ground attacks, insider threats and hazardous materials while maintaining mission continuity. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd FW’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Ready for anything: Response Kickoff

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jason Trinh, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management specialist, left, and Staff Sgt. Kalen Dozzi, 52nd CES Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training manager, search an area for fragments of a simulated chemical bomb during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2025. 52nd CES Emergency Management personnel were tested on their ability to mitigate threats from conventional and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks throughout the exercise. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd FW’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Ready for anything: Response Kickoff

52nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman Max Greve approaches casualties at the scene of a simulated chemical attack as part of Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2025. Airmen from across the wing demonstrated their ability to detect, respond to, and recover from simulated CBRN incidents, explosive attacks, and drone incursions throughout the combat readiness exercise. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd FW’s warfighting capabilities by validating ACE concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations, and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Ready for anything: Response Kickoff

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kurstin Perales, 52nd Medical Group medical technician, provides care to a casualty during a simulated chemical attack as part of Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2025. 52 MDG medical technicians triaging, treating and transporting victims at the scene of the attack and other simulated casualty events throughout Swift Saber 25. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd FW’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations, and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Ready for anything: Response Kickoff

52nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman Luca Knopp secures an entry control point at the scene of a simulated chemical attack as part of Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2025. 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen executed their mission-essential tasks under pressure throughout Swift Saber 25, showcasing the wing’s ability to defend the base and respond rapidly to dynamic, multi-domain threats. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd FW’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations, and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Turbo Weasel sharpens warfighting readiness through realistic joint training

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, flies over the flightline during exercise Turbo Weasel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 14, 2025. Turbo Weasel is a dynamic air training exercise focused on Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses and operational readiness in high-intensity, contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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Turbo Weasel sharpens warfighting readiness through realistic joint training

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, takes off for a sortie during exercise Turbo Weasel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 14, 2025. The exercise enhances force generation and deployment readiness by testing pilot proficiency, maintenance responsiveness and allied integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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Turbo Weasel sharpens warfighting readiness through realistic joint training

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, sits inside a hardened aircraft shelter during exercise Turbo Weasel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 14, 2025. Turbo Weasel tests the full spectrum of squadron readiness, from sortie generation and maintenance turnaround to multi-aircraft mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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