Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sage Timbrel, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, replaces a dust cover on a fuel hose during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. Fuel hoses are equipped with a pop-it valve allowing distribution operators to quickly disconnect when aircraft need to rapidly depart and deliver combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Breitler and Senior Airman Trey Santiago, both 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, load Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets on an F-16C Fighting Falcon during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The F-16C Fighting Falcon is a multi-role fighter aircraft supporting defense and deterrence missions through continuous rapid development and generation of combat air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dylan Horne, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron cannibalization manager, marshals an F-16C Fighting Falcon after a successful integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. During ICTs, crew chiefs communicate with pilots for refueling and rearming updates, before safely marshalling aircraft to the runway for rapid sortie generation in the midst of combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dylan Horne, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron cannibalization manager, oversees an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. As a cannibalization manager, Horne oversees a vital process in aircraft maintenance including managing parts among the fleet and strategically redistributing them to generate the maximum amount of airpower possible at any given time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alex Kimber, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron director of operations, adjusts his oxygen mask, which is equipped with communication capabilities, during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. Crew chiefs communicate the status of the weapons crew and fuel distributor to the pilot during ICTs so they know when they are clear to takeoff and resume combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Sosby, assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals a R-11 fuel truck during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. ICTs combine refueling and armament procedures, while aircraft engines are running, to rapidly generate sorties engaged in combat operations. This dynamic environment requires precise coordination for maximum efficiency and safety of personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

A safety pin is inserted in an AIM-9X missile loaded on an F-16C Fighting Falcon during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The safety pin prevents the firing pin from engaging until the munition is intended for use. Once refueling and rearming are complete during the ICT, the safety pins are removed before the aircraft takeoff for combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

Published July 7, 2025
By Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger
378th Air Expeditionary Wing

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sage Timbrel, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, replaces a dust cover on a fuel hose during an integrated combat turn within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. Fuel hoses are equipped with a pop-it valve allowing distribution operators to quickly disconnect when aircraft need to rapidly depart and deliver combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: 55th EFGS conduct ICTs