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April 25, 2025
Around the Air Force: Space Force Warfighting Framework; Training Range Improvements; Integrating Air, Missile Defense

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the U.S. Space Force outlines a vision for space superiority, Combat Support Training Ranges get improvements for warfighters, and the Air Force works with the Army on a large-scale military modernization experiment.
April 24, 2025
22nd ATF conducts 200-level field training exercise

This shift signifies a crucial step in preparing Airmen for the complexities of modern warfare and ensures a more predictable and sustainable deployment rhythm. FTXs have long been a cornerstone of Air Force readiness. By aligning with the Air Force Force Generation model, the exercise now provides
April 16, 2025
Lessons learned drive Air Force CSTR program improvements

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is improving the Combat Support Training Range program based on lessons learned from recent Air Task Force training events.The improvements will enhance the training experience and better prepare Air Force
Feb. 6, 2025
11th Air Task Force conducts field exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base

The 11th Air Task Force conducted a field training exercise Jan. 13-29, 2025, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
Jan. 22, 2025
CSTR training events provide opportunities to test new expeditionary capabilities

At Air Force Combat Support Training Range sites, Airmen can simulate real-world expeditionary scenarios, creating an ideal environment to put new gear and ideas to the test. Recently, at the CSTR site on Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Airmen used Air Task Force training events to test two new
Jan. 22, 2025
JACKS expeditionary feeding system enters final evaluation

The new Air Force Joint Air-transportable Containerized Kitchen System is being put through its paces this month during the 11th Air Task Force training event on the Combat Support Training Range at the Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
Dec. 19, 2024
13th CABS conducts first CSTR event at Fort Bliss

The 13th Combat Air Base Squadron, assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, conducted their first Air Task Force training exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, and Camp McGregor, New Mexico, Dec. 3-16.
Nov. 21, 2024
12th Air Task Force conducts first combat training at Tyndall AFB

Over 300 Airmen from three bases across Air Mobility Command came together Nov. 11-20 at Tyndall AFB for the 12th Air Task Force's first-ever training event, marking a key step in building Mission Ready Airmen for the Great Power Competition environment.Led by the 12th Combat Air Base Squadron, the
Nov. 21, 2024
CSTR sites showcase capabilities during ATF training events

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – As the first Air Task Forces go through the Prepare Phase of the Air Force Force Generation cycle, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center-developed Combat Support Training Ranges are helping build mission-ready Airmen.Two ATFs recently wrapped up
Nov. 20, 2024
First of the first: 11th Air Task Force conducts first field exercise

The 11th Air Task Force conducted its first field training exercise at McGregor Range, New Mexico, Nov. 4-19, 2024.
Sept. 30, 2024
Air Force gears up for first ATF training events at CSTR sites

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force is preparing for its first Air Task Force training events at Combat Support Training Range sites in November. The events will give Airmen from ATF Combat Air Base Squadrons, or CABS, an opportunity to train as a team and demonstrate the CSTR
Aug. 26, 2024
AFIMSC introduces combat support instructor course to increase ATF readiness

FORT BLISS, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is developing a course designed to equip combat air base squadron leaders with the skills needed to teach and lead combat support warfighters through every phase of the Air Force Force Generation model.The new Combat Support
Feb. 7, 2024
AFIMSC fast tracks range initiative to boost ATF readiness

An Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center initiative to develop a network of training ranges is aimed at boosting the readiness of combat support and combat service support Airmen.
Sept. 26, 2023
AFIMSC I-WEPTAC 2023 MAWG 3 chair spotlight

Lt. Col. Kale McGinnis, chief of the AFIMSC Resources Directorate Installation Support Branch, is the chair for Mission Area Working Group 3 at the 2023 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference. The out-briefs will take place on Oct. 4 with the four MAWGs delivering their
Aug. 22, 2023
AFIMSC hosts final combat support training range evaluation

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center closed out its combat support training ranges proof of concept exercises by hosting six days of unit-led training and a senior leader visit here Aug. 13-18.The CSTR initiative expands multi-functional training opportunities for installation and
July 28, 2023
CSTR proof of concept tests Defender unit-led training, equipment delivery

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center moved another step forward in establishing combat support training ranges across the enterprise with a security forces-focused proof of concept exercise at the Silver Flag site here July 17-28.As part of the CSTR

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Around the Air Force: Space Force Warfighting Framework; Training Range Improvements; Integrating Air, Missile Defense

22nd ATF conducts 200-level field training exercise

Lessons learned drive Air Force CSTR program improvements

11th Air Task Force conducts field exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base

CSTR training events provide opportunities to test new expeditionary capabilities

JACKS expeditionary feeding system enters final evaluation

13th CABS conducts first CSTR event at Fort Bliss

12th Air Task Force conducts first combat training at Tyndall AFB

CSTR sites showcase capabilities during ATF training events

First of the first: 11th Air Task Force conducts first field exercise

Air Force gears up for first ATF training events at CSTR sites

AFIMSC introduces combat support instructor course to increase ATF readiness

AFIMSC fast tracks range initiative to boost ATF readiness

AFIMSC I-WEPTAC 2023 MAWG 3 chair spotlight

AFIMSC hosts final combat support training range evaluation

CSTR proof of concept tests Defender unit-led training, equipment delivery