Agile Flage Exercise at Vandenberg

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 52nd Combat Communications Squadron await incoming aircraft near the flight line at Vandenberg SFB, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024. With support from the 30th Operations Support Squadron, Airmen from the 4th Fighter Wing, 335th Fighter Squadron, 52nd Combat Communications Squadron and other organizations, to include the Montana Air National Guard, participated in exercise AGILE FLAG 24-1, a biannual exercise designed to certify Air Combat Command’s lead wings through the new Air Force Force Generation deployment model. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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Agile Flage Exercise at Vandenberg

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle gets refueled on the flight line at Vandenberg Space Force, Base, Calif., January 30, 2024. The 4th Fighter Wing, along with organizations across active duty and Air National Guard bases participated in exercise AGILE FLAG, where with support from the 30th Operations Support Squadron, members were evaluated and certified in certain areas according to the Air Force Force Generation deployment model, newly introduced to replace the previous Air Expeditionary Force deployment model. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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Agile Flage Exercise at Vandenberg

A U.S. Air Force Airman marshals a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft during exercise AGILE FLAG 24-1 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024. The 30th Operations Support Squadron recently hosted the Air Combat Command exercise, which aimed to train and equip Airmen in a different airspace than the crews and support elements than typically exercised. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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Agile Flage Exercise at Vandenberg

A U.S. Air Force Airman marshals a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle during exercise AGILE FLAG 24-1 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024. The 30th Operations Support Squadron hosted the Agile Combat Employment-focused exercise, which was designed to meet the threats identified in the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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Agile Flage Exercise at Vandenberg

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules sits parked on the flight line at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., during exercise AGILE FLAG 24-1 Jan. 30, 2024. The 30th Operations Support Squadron ensured logistical and operational support for exercise AGILE FLAG, where Airmen from around Air Combat Command were evaluated and certified based on the new Air Force Force Generation deployment model. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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Agile Flage Exercise at Vandenberg

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to 4th Fighter Wing, refuels an F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft during exercise AGILE FLAG 24-1 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024. U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 30th Operations Support Squadron supported the Air Combat Command exercise, which aimed to fortify the Air Force’s ability to project airpower swiftly and effectively in response to emerging global challenges. (U.S. Space Force photo by Joseph Avenida)

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Agile Flag Exercise at Vandenberg

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing prepare to refuel an F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft during exercise AGILE FLAG 24-1 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024. U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 30th Operations Support Squadron supported the exercise locally, which was focused on enhancing warfighter readiness for high-end conflicts. This exercise serves as a critical test of Air Combat Command’s agility and rapid response capabilities in times of crisis. (U.S. Space Force photo by Joseph Avenida)

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Agile Flag Exercise at Vandenberg

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 4th Fighter Wing marshals an F-15E Strike Eagle to the refueling station at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024, during exercise AGILE FLAG 24-1. U.S. Air Force personnel from the 30th Operations Support Squadron supported the exercise locally though logistical and operational support. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Joseph Avenida)

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Agile Flag Exercise at Vandenberg

U.S. Air Force Multi-Capable-Airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, conduct post-flight inspections on F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft during exercise AGILE FLAG 24-1 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024. Personnel assigned to the 30th Operations Support Squadron supported the exercise, which is designed to sharpen warfighter readiness for potential high-end conflicts. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Joseph Avenida)

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Agile Flag Exercise at Vandenberg

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft stands ready on the flight line at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024, during exercise AGILE FLAG 24-1. Vandenberg SFB was one location that hosted personnel from the U.S. Air Force Montana Air National Guard and the 621st Contingency Response Group during the exercise. U.S. Air Force personnel from the 30th Operations Support Squadron supported this Air Combat Command readiness exercise, which aimed to master the art of agile combat employment, and effective sustainment of forces, even amidst challenging, operationally constrained scenarios. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Joseph Avenida)

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Agile Flag Exercise at Vandenberg

Published Feb. 7, 2024
By Joseph Avenida and Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --

U.S. Air Force personnel from the 30th Operations Support Squadron supported this Air Combat Command readiness exercise, which aimed to master the art of agile combat employment, and effective sustainment of forces, even amidst challenging, operationally constrained scenarios.

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Agile Flage Exercise at Vandenberg

Agile Flage Exercise at Vandenberg

Agile Flage Exercise at Vandenberg

Agile Flage Exercise at Vandenberg

Agile Flage Exercise at Vandenberg

Agile Flage Exercise at Vandenberg

Agile Flag Exercise at Vandenberg

Agile Flag Exercise at Vandenberg

Agile Flag Exercise at Vandenberg

Agile Flag Exercise at Vandenberg