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93rd EARS supports Bright Star 21, fuels regional partner capacity

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Egyptian Armed Forces receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during Bright Star 21, over northern Egypt, Sept. 15, 2021. The 93rd EARS supported aerial refueling during Bright Star to both ensure participation from U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and provide training qualification opportunities for 12 Egyptian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. Bright Star 21 occurred from Sept. 2-16, 2021, and comprised three main events: a command post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar. Bright Star builds on the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Egypt to support counterterrorism, contribute to regional security, and combat violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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93rd EARS supports Bright Star 21, fuels regional partner capacity

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Egyptian Armed Forces receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during Bright Star 21, over northern Egypt, Sept. 15, 2021. The 93rd EARS supported aerial refueling during Bright Star to both ensure participation from U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and provide training qualification opportunities for 12 Egyptian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. Bright Star 21 provides the opportunity to test a collective ability to work with partners to address realistic scenarios across air, land, and sea domains, and within combined battle staffs. This exercise will increase interoperability readiness for future threat response in conventional and irregular warfare scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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93rd EARS supports Bright Star 21, fuels regional partner capacity

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator assigned to the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, delivers fuel to an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Egyptian Armed Forces during Bright Star 21, over the Mediterranean Sea, Sept. 15, 2021. The 93rd EARS supported aerial refueling during Bright Star to both ensure participation from U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and provide training qualification opportunities for 12 Egyptian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. Bright Star 21 occurred from Sept. 2-16, 2021, and comprised three main events: a command post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar. Bright Star builds on the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Egypt to support counterterrorism, contribute to regional security, and combat violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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93rd EARS supports Bright Star 21, fuels regional partner capacity

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Egyptian Armed Forces receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during Bright Star 21, over northern Egypt, Sept. 15, 2021. The 93rd EARS supported aerial refueling during Bright Star to both ensure participation from U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and provide training qualification opportunities for 12 Egyptian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. Bright Star 21 provides the opportunity to test a collective ability to work with partners to address realistic scenarios across air, land, and sea domains, and within combined battle staffs. This exercise will increase interoperability readiness for future threat response in conventional and irregular warfare scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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93rd EARS supports Bright Star 21, fuels regional partner capacity

Tech Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, a KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator assigned to the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in support of Bright Star 21, Sept. 15, 2021. The 93rd EARS supported aerial refueling during Bright Star to both ensure participation from U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and provide training qualification opportunities for 12 Egyptian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. Bright Star 21 provides the opportunity to test a collective ability to work with partners to address realistic scenarios across air, land, and sea domains, and within combined battle staffs. This exercise will increase interoperability readiness for future threat response in conventional and irregular warfare scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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93rd EARS supports Bright Star 21, fuels regional partner capacity

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in support of Bright Star 21, over northern Egypt, Sept. 15, 2021. The 93rd EARS supported aerial refueling during Bright Star to both ensure participation from U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and provide training qualification opportunities for 12 Egyptian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. Bright Star 21 occurred from Sept. 2-16, 2021, and comprised three main events: a command post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar. Bright Star builds on the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Egypt to support counterterrorism, contribute to regional security, and combat violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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93rd EARS supports Bright Star 21, fuels regional partner capacity

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in support of Bright Star 21, over the Mediterranean Sea, Sept. 15, 2021. The 93rd EARS supported aerial refueling during Bright Star to both ensure participation from U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and provide training qualification opportunities for 12 Egyptian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. Bright Star 21 provides the opportunity to test a collective ability to work with partners to address realistic scenarios across air, land, and sea domains, and within combined battle staffs. This exercise will increase interoperability readiness for future threat response in conventional and irregular warfare scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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93rd EARS supports Bright Star 21, fuels regional partner capacity

Capt. Chase Leftwich (left) and 1st Lt. Ethan Swanke (right), both KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, prepare for a flight at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in support of Bright Star 21, Sept. 15, 2021. The 93rd EARS supported aerial refueling during Bright Star to both ensure participation from U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and provide training qualification opportunities for 12 Egyptian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. Bright Star 21 provides the opportunity to test a collective ability to work with partners to address realistic scenarios across air, land, and sea domains, and within combined battle staffs. This exercise will increase interoperability readiness for future threat response in conventional and irregular warfare scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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93rd EARS supports Bright Star 21, fuels regional partner capacity

Senior Airman Benjamin Galbrieth, KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief assigned to the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for a flight at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to support Bright Star 21, Sept. 15, 2021.The 93rd EARS supported aerial refueling during Bright Star to both ensure participation from U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and provide training qualification opportunities for 12 Egyptian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. Bright Star 21 provides the opportunity to test a collective ability to work with partners to address realistic scenarios across air, land, and sea domains, and within combined battle staffs. This exercise will increase interoperability readiness for future threat response in conventional and irregular warfare scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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93rd EARS supports Bright Star 21, fuels regional partner capacity

Airman First Class Phillip Fowler and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, both KC-135 Stratotanker boom operators assigned to the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron , prepare for a flight at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in support of Bright Star 21, Sept. 15, 2021. The 93rd EARS supported aerial refueling during Bright Star to both ensure participation from U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and provide training qualification opportunities for 12 Egyptian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. This is the 17th iteration of Exercise Bright Star Bright Star, a multilateral exercise hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt with support from U.S. Central Command, which aims to enhance regional security and promote interoperability throughout the full range of military operations. Since its inception in 1980 and as the oldest exercise for U.S. Central Command participation, Bright Star continues the proud and historic tradition of the United States, Egypt, and partner nations working together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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Clearing the building

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas Adams, 39th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, conducts a sweep of a building during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. The ‘run-hide-fight’ response technique is used by all base personnel to determine how to properly react in an active shooter situation. Continuous training and preparedness is integral to ensuring base safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Securing the suspect

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Alexander, 39th Security Forces Squadron senior patrolman, handcuffs and detains a gunman during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. Exercises typically involve multiple Air Force units and are used to gauge readiness of all parties involved via the Inspector General Inspections unit, which looks for ways to correct shortcomings and improve the ability of all sections of base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Cuffed

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Alexander, 39th Security Forces Squadron senior patrolman, handcuffs and detains a gunman during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. It’s important for all Airmen to practice their part in incident response scenarios to help develop a sense of comfortability with the procedures necessary to efficiently respond, limit damage and prevent loss of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Tango down

U.S. Air Force 39th Security Forces Squadron members work together to subdue a gunman during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. Security Forces Airmen are typically the first to respond to any incident and must coordinate manpower, resources and establish clear communication to best respond to any given situation, paving the way for additional responders to follow-up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Responding to an active shooter threat

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Myers, 39th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, moves to neutralize a gunman during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. It’s important for all Airmen to practice their part in incident response scenarios to help develop a sense of comfortability with the procedures necessary to efficiently respond, limit damage and prevent loss of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Training sidearm ... check

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas Adams, 39th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, checks his holster and training sidearm during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. The exercise was designed to be a base-wide scenario, where all facets of the base’s Emergency Response Team are tested on how fluid they work together to respond, remedy and recover from an incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Checking on the status of the exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ny’Zavian Dozier, 39th Security Forces Squadron quality control, monitors the status of the 39th SFS response to an active shooter during an exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. Exercises typically involve multiple Air Force units and are used to gauge readiness of all parties involved via the Inspector General Inspections unit, which looks for ways to correct shortcomings and improve the ability of all sections of base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Playing the part of a gunman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelsey Corey, 39th Security Forces Squadron physical security Noncommissioned Officer in charge, plays the part of an active shooter during an exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. The ‘run-hide-fight’ response technique is used by all base personnel to determine how to properly react in an active shooter situation. Continuous training and preparedness is integral to ensuring base safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Fielding questions from digital audience

Capt. Geneva Giaimo, 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs chief, conveys questions from the online audience during a commander’s call at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Aug. 25, 2020. The meeting was an opportunity for the new wing commander to discuss the base’s mission, his vision for the base and to engage with Airmen on topics that interest and concern them living and working at Incirlik. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Asking questions safely

Maj. Crystal Karahan, 39th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics commander, asks Col. John Creel, 39th Air Base Wing commander, a question about seasonal readiness during a commander’s call at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Aug. 25, 2020. The commander’s call concluded with questions from the audience both in person and from viewers on the Facebook live-stream. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Geneva Giaimo)
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