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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jemara McCoy, 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, disarms munitions on an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 20, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing trained and integrated with allied NATO nations during Astral Knight 21, May 17 - 21, 2021, strengthening partnerships and rapid deployment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amy Phanthavong, 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, disarms munitions on an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 20, 2021. Astral Knight is a multinational, integrated air and missile defense exercise conducted in the Adriatic Region of Europe designed to enhance interoperability between the U.S. and its NATO allies in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493th Fighter Squadron park after a sortie during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 20, 2021. During Astral Knight 21, the Liberty Wing sharpened its ability to deploy capable, credible forces to operate from strategic locations, which is enabled by strong regional partnerships critical for a rapid united response to adversaries around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brian Jankowski, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 20, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing deployed 12 F-15C/D Eagles and more than 250 Airmen from the 493rd FS, 748th AMXS and other supporting units to participate in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

Two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493th Fighter Squadron taxi after a sortie during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 20, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing trained with military forces from Albania, Croatia, Greece, Italy, and Slovenia as well as U.S. units from around European Command enhancing the readiness, strength and cohesion of these alliances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Grimm, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance craftsman, tops off the oil on a refueling truck during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 20, 2021. During Astral Knight 21, the Liberty Wing sharpened its ability to deploy capable, credible forces to operate from strategic locations, which is enabled by strong regional partnerships critical for a rapid united response to adversaries around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Hunter Andrus, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Tech. Sgt . Shawn Davis, 748th AMXS engines NCO in-charge, replaces an engine cable on an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 20, 2021. During Astral Knight 21, the Liberty Wing sharpened its ability to deploy capable, credible forces to operate from strategic locations, which is enabled by strong regional partnerships critical for a rapid united response to adversaries around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

Local media films a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 19, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing trained with military forces from Albania, Croatia, Greece, Italy, and Slovenia as well as U.S. units from around European Command enhancing the readiness, strength and cohesion of these alliances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

A U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi prior to take-off during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 19, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing trained and integrated with allied NATO nations during Astral Knight 21, May 17 - 21, 2021, strengthening partnerships and rapid deployment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 17, 2021. Astral Knight is a multinational exercise designed to enhance interoperability between the U.S. and its NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 17, 2021. During exercises like Astral Knight, U.S. forces sharpen their ability to deploy capable, credible forces to operate from strategic locations enabled by strong regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493th Fighter Squadron taxis after a sortie during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 17, 2021. U.S. forces routinely train with allied nations to ensure the ready capability, strength and commitment of those partnerships to deter and defend against emerging adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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TRTLE packs expedite maintenance mission

Weapons load crew members with the 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit begin working on an F-15E Strike Eagle with the new Theater Readiness Tactical Line Equipment packs at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 22, 2021. Between packing, checking and loading the equipment up in preparation for a mission, these packs will save around 40 manpower hours for future ACE deployments on average. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cedrique Oldaker)

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TRTLE packs expedite maintenance mission

Weapons load crew members with the 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to work on an F-15E Strike Eagle with the new Theater Readiness Tactical Line Equipment packs at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 22, 2021. Designed to hold the minimal tools and equipment necessary to work on aircraft in a deployed environment, the lightweight backpack-style carriers weigh roughly 20 pounds, allowing Airman to carry and transport them to austere locations much easier than a full toolkit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cedrique Oldaker)

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TRTLE packs expedite maintenance mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shawn McIntosh, a weapons load crew member with the 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, drives a MJ-IB/C bomb lift out to an aircraft with a Theater Readiness Tactical Line Equipment pack at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 22, 2021. Between packing, checking and loading the equipment up in preparation for a mission, these packs will save around 40 manpower hours for future ACE deployments on average. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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TRTLE packs expedite maintenance mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron McClean, a weapons load crew member with the 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, retrieves tools from a Theater Readiness Tactical Line Equipment pack at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 22, 2021. Designed to hold the minimal tools and equipment necessary to work on aircraft in a deployed environment, the lightweight backpack-style carriers weigh roughly 20 pounds, allowing Airman to carry and transport them to austere locations much easier than a full toolkit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cedrique Oldaker)

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Deployed fighters utilize ACE concept, execute tactical munitions ferry

A crew chief assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2021. The 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, assigned to the 332nd AEW, re-located to Al Dhafra Air Base from an undisclosed location in order to support a U.S. Air Forces Central Agile Combat Employment operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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Deployed fighters utilize ACE concept, execute tactical munitions ferry

A crew chief assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group performs post-flight procedures on an F-15E Strike Eagle at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2021. The aircraft, assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, completed a tactical ferry mission where it was loaded with double the standard munitions to demonstrate an Agile Combat Employment capability in a deployed setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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Deployed fighters utilize ACE concept, execute tactical munitions ferry

Four F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) line up on the flightline at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2021. Pilots and maintainers assigned to the 494th EFS, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing executed the first combat tactical ferry mission as part of an Agile Combat Employment operation in a deployed theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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Deployed fighters utilize ACE concept, execute tactical munitions ferry

An F-15E Strike Eagle piloted by a member of the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) taxis on the flightline after landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2021. The fighter aircraft arrived with a modified munitions configuration, enabling the jet to carry double the standard munitions load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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