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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

Two CV-22A Ospreys assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing approach for landing during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d SOW partnered to conduct an ACE exercise to test their overall readiness and lethality capabilities. ACE ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

An MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing takes off during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d SOW partnered to conduct an ACE exercise to test their overall readiness and lethality capabilities. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing lands during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

Two CV-22A Ospreys assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing taxi on the flightline during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Troy Ondrey, 420th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron air traffic control tower watch supervisor, monitors his workstation during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d Special Operations Wing partnered to conduct an ACE exercise to test their overall readiness and lethality capabilities. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

A CV-22A Osprey assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing taxis on the flightline during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

Two CV-22A Ospreys assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing prepare to take off during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

An Airman from the 420th Air Base Group removes cargo from an MC-130J Commando II during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

An aircrew member from the 352d Special Operations Wing directs the movement of cargo during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d SOW partnered to conduct an ACE exercise to test their overall readiness and lethality capabilities. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

A CV-22A Osprey pilot conducts pre-flight procedures during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

A CV-22A Osprey assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing prepares to take off during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d SOW partnered to conduct an ACE exercise to test their overall readiness and lethality capabilities. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

An aircrew member inspects the landing gear of a CV-22A Osprey during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d Special Operations Wing partnered to conduct an ACE exercise to test their overall readiness and lethality capabilities. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

An Airman from the 352d Special Operations Wing prepares to marshall a CV-22A Osprey during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

Aircrew of a MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing prepare to unload cargo during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d SOW partnered to conduct an ACE exercise to test their overall readiness and lethality capabilities. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

A CV-22A Osprey assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing flies overhead during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d SOW partnered to conduct an ACE exercise to test their overall readiness and lethality capabilities. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

An MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing lands during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d SOW partnered for an ACE exercise to test their overall readiness and lethality capabilities. ACE enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

A CV-22A Osprey assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing flies overhead during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

A CV-22A Osprey assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing taxis on the flightline during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d SOW partnered to conduct an ACE exercise to test their overall readiness and lethality capabilities. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Goodin, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, performs maintenance on the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d Special Operations Wing partnered to conduct an ACE exercise to test their overall readiness and lethality capabilities. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Goodin, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, performs maintenance on the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d Special Operations Wing partnered to conduct an ACE exercise to test their overall readiness and lethality capabilities. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE Exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Goodin, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, secures a KC-135 Stratotanker during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 13, 2021. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This further ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW, 100th ARW, 352d SOW partner for ACE exercise

Published Sept. 22, 2021
By Senior Airman Eugene Oliver
501st Combat Support Wing Public Affairs

RAF FAIRFORD, England --

Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d Special Operations Wing partnered to conduct an ACE exercise to test their overall readiness and lethality capabilities. ACE ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the full spectrum of military operations.