Defense, attack scenario provides intense training during Agile Bison 23-1

CHIÈVRES AIR BASE, Belgium – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Habtamu Simegnew, 435th Contingency Response Squadron airborne engineering craftsman, prepares to defend his unit’s camp during Exercise Agile Bison at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, March 10, 2023. Exercises like Agile Bison reinforce the importance of U.S. military members training on emergency response, logistics and force protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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Defense, attack scenario provides intense training during Agile Bison 23-1

CHIÈVRES AIR BASE, Belgium – Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group return fire during a scenario-based attack as part of Exercise Agile Bison at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, March 10, 2023. By executing the exercise, the 435th CRG trained to establish an expeditionary airfield using NATO allied and partner bases along with their own personnel, logistics and equipment; all while maintaining force protection during high exercise threat levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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Defense, attack scenario provides intense training during Agile Bison 23-1

CHIÈVRES AIR BASE, Belgium – A gunner from 435th Security Forces Squadron sits within the turret of a humvee and returns fire during a scenario-based attack as part of Exercise Agile Bison at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, March 10, 2023. The roof-mounted turret houses a 50 caliber machine gun that uses a push button-controlled, battery-powered drive to rotate the turret.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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Defense, attack scenario provides intense training during Agile Bison 23-1

CHIÈVRES AIR BASE, Belgium – Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group return fire during a scenario-based attack as part of Exercise Agile Bison at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, March 10, 2023. By executing Agile Bison, the 435th CRG boosts their confidence, flexibility and capability to assist and work with allied and partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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Defense, attack scenario provides intense training during Agile Bison 23-1

Published March 10, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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By executing Exercise Agile Bison 23-1, the 435th Contingency Response Group trained to establish an expeditionary airfield using NATO allied and partner bases along with their own personnel, logistics and equipment; all while maintaining force protection during high exercise threat levels.