Defenders Participate in Combat Readiness

William Smith, 633 Security Forces security specialist, demonstrate proper rifle handling procedures to Airmen from the 633d Air Base Wing during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 20, 2025. Weapons handling and familiarization are crucial for Airmen operating in hostile environments, helping to ensure they can respond effectively to threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigayl Salyer)

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia — William Smith, 633 Security Forces security specialist, demonstrate proper rifle handling procedures to Airmen from the 633d Air Base Wing during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 20, 2025. Weapons handling and familiarization are crucial for Airmen operating in hostile environments, helping to ensure they can respond effectively to threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigayl Salyer)

  • Published March 27, 2025
  • By Senior Airman Abigayl Salyer
  • 633d Air Base Wing Public Affairs


U.S. Airmen from the 633d Air Base Wing build a pallet during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 20, 2025. The team practiced pallet building technique to help maintain mission readiness by enabling quick deployment of equipment, humanitarian aid, and essential resources worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigayl Salyer)