621st Contingency Response Wing

U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center

Contingency Response Airmen demonstrate speed, responsiveness during Bamboo Eagle 24-3

Contingency Response Airmen demonstrate speed, responsiveness during Bamboo Eagle 24-3

Capt. Stephanie Squires
921st CRS aides in SAR mission, saves one life on cruise ship

921st CRS aides in SAR mission, saves one life on cruise ship

Staff Sgt. Scott Warner
821st CRS Road To Alert: Hellhounds showcase readiness during Exercise Storm Crow

821st CRS Road To Alert: Hellhounds showcase readiness during Exercise Storm Crow

Staff Sgt. Scott Warner
521st, 621st CRS participate in Emerald Warrior 2024

521st, 621st CRS participate in Emerald Warrior 2024

Staff Sgt. Malissa Lott
821st CRS faces off against OPFOR in HADES SENTINEL

821st CRS faces off against OPFOR in HADES SENTINEL

Staff Sgt. Scott Warner
621st MSOS, 5-7th CAV support Swamp Avenger 24-2

621st MSOS, 5-7th CAV support Swamp Avenger 24-2

Staff Sgt. Scott Warner
571st MSAS Guatemala MTT

571st MSAS Guatemala MTT

Staff Sgt. Scott Warner

Two service members speak on flightline.

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. Aug 22 2024

Man looks at aircraft seen in reflection of his sunglasses.

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif Aug 22 2024

Man secures vehicle on plane.

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. Aug 22 2024

Man secures forklift on aircraft.

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. Aug 22 2024

Two service members secure cargo on aircraft.

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. Aug 22 2024

Man give thumbs up.

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. Aug 22 2024

Service member operates a forklift.

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. Aug 22 2024

Service member stand in front of aircraft.

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. Aug 22 2024

Service members board aircraft.

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. Aug 22 2024

Man moves equipment.

EDWARDS AIR FOCE BASE, Calif. Aug 02 2024

Man flies plane.

EDWARDS AIR FOCE BASE, Calif. Aug 02 2024

Man pours gasoline into vehicle.

EDWARDS AIR FOCE BASE, Calif. Aug 02 2024

Man guides forklift onto aircraft.

EDWARDS AIR FOCE BASE, Calif. Aug 02 2024

A group of Airmen load up a forklift.

EDWARDS AIR FOCE BASE, Calif. Aug 02 2024

(Courtesy photo)

MOFFITT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. Aug 01 2024

(Courtesy photo)

MOFFITT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. Aug 01 2024

Tech. Sgt. Jun Salatandre, center, 921st Contingency 921st Contingency Response Squadron first rotary wing aircraft maintainer and Moffitt operational support team leader, poses for a photo with a few members from his OST at Travis Air Force Base, California, July 29, 2024.

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. Aug 01 2024

(U.S. Air Force by Master Sgt. Melissa White)

FORT CARSON, Colo. Jul 29 2024

A F-15C Eagles awaits flight at Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, May 22, 2024.

FRESNO AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. Jul 19 2024

A F-15C Eagles awaits flight at Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, May 22, 2024.

FRESNO AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. Jul 19 2024

A F-15C Eagles awaits flight at Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, May 22, 2024.

FRESNO AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. Jul 19 2024

A F-15C Eagles awaits flight at Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, May 22, 2024.

FRESNO AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. Jul 19 2024

A 821st Contingency Response Squadron Airman performs F-15C Eagle maintenance at Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, May 22, 2024.

FRESNO AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. Jul 19 2024

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rob Hardy, 821st Contingency Response Squadron Airman maintenance flight chief, performs F-15C Eagle maintenance at Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, May 22, 2024.

FRESNO AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. Jul 19 2024

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rob Hardy, 821st Contingency Response Squadron Airman maintenance flight chief, performs F-15C Eagle maintenance at Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, May 22, 2024.

FRESNO AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. Jul 19 2024

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rob Hardy, 821st Contingency Response Squadron Airman maintenance flight chief, performs F-15C Eagle maintenance at Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, May 22, 2024.

FRESNO AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. Jul 19 2024

Brigadier Gen. Stephen Snelson accepts the guidon from Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, during the Expeditionary Center’s change-of-command ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, July 12, 2024.

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. Jul 12 2024

Brigadier Gen. Stephen Snelson accepts the guidon from Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, during the Expeditionary Center’s change-of-command ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, July 12, 2024.

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. Jul 12 2024

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Miles Winford, 821st Contingency Response Squadron weather technician, takes aim down his M-4 carbine scope during Exercise STORM CROW, at Fort Hunter-Liggett, California, June 26, 2024.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jul 03 2024

Airman 1st Class Olivia Dietz, 821st Contingency Response Squadron aerial porter specialist, takes aim amidst a simulated base attack during Exercise STORM CROW, at Fort Hunter-Liggett, California, June 26, 2024.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jul 03 2024

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Cisneros, 321st Contingency Response Squadron weather technician, drinks water from a canteen during Exercise STORM CROW, at Fort Hunter-Liggett, California, June 26, 2024.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jul 03 2024

Senior Airman Brittney Briones, 821st Contingency Response Squadron aerial porter specialist, loads a baggage pallet during Exercise STORM CROW, at Fort Hunter-Liggett, California, June 28, 2024.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jul 03 2024

Senior Airman Trevor Tarbox, 821st Contingency Response Squadron aerial porter specialist, marshals a forklift during Exercise STORM CROW, at Fort Hunter-Liggett, California, June 28, 2024.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jul 03 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Salim, left, V17 Suicide Charley Company machine gun leader, and USMC Cpl. James Linder, right, V17 Suicide Charley Company MAAWS gunner, pose for a photo during Exercise STORM CROW at Schoonover Airfield, Jolon, California, June 26, 2024.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jul 03 2024

Airmen with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron take cover amidst a simulated missile strike during Exercise STORM CROW, at Fort Hunter-Liggett, California, June 27, 2024.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jul 03 2024

Airmen with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron pack up their tactical operations area equipment during Exercise STORM CROW, at Fort Hunter-Liggett, California, June 28, 2024.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jul 03 2024

Senior Airman Zane Schroeder, 821st Contingency Response Squadron aerial porter specialist, moves a baggage pallet with a 10K Forklift during Exercise STORM CROW, at Fort Hunter-Liggett, California, June 28, 2024.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jul 03 2024

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Miles Winford, 821st Contingency Response Squadron weather technician, takes aim down his M-4 carbine scope during Exercise STORM CROW, at Fort Hunter-Liggett, California, June 26, 2024.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jul 03 2024

Airmen with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron work together to build tents during Exercise STORM CROW, at Fort Hunter-Liggett, California, June 24, 2024.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jul 03 2024

Man Marshalls aircraft

AMEDEE ARMY AIRFIELD, Calif. Jul 02 2024

man in side mirror of humvee

AMEDEE ARMY AIRFIELD, Calif. Jul 02 2024

man shows another man an image on a computer

AMEDEE ARMY AIRFIELD, Calif. Jul 02 2024

woman talks to man

AMEDEE ARMY AIRFIELD, Calif. Jul 02 2024

man signals on back of aircraft

AMEDEE ARMY AIRFIELD, Calif. Jul 02 2024

a group of men carry a man on a litter

AMEDEE ARMY AIRFIELD, Calif. Jul 02 2024

Members from the 721st Contingency Response Squadron and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conduct security training during Exercise Valiant Shield at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hachinohe Air Base, June 12, 2024

HACHINOHE, AOMORI, Japan Jul 01 2024

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Bluett, 721st Contingency Response Squadron aerial porter, adjusts a forklift during Exercise Valiant Shield at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hachinohe Air Base, June 12, 2024.

HACHINOHE, AOMORI, Japan Jul 01 2024

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Hickman, 721st Contingency Response Squadron aerial porter, adjusts a forklift during Exercise Valiant Shield at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hachinohe Air Base, June 12, 2024.

HACHINOHE, AOMORI, Japan Jul 01 2024

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Prado and Tech. Sgt. Brandon Lightner, 721st Contingency Response Squadron aerial porters, adjust a forklift during Exercise Valiant Shield at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hachinohe Air Base, June 12, 2024.

HACHINOHE, AOMORI, JAPAN Jul 01 2024

Members from the 721st Contingency Response Squadron and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force pose for a photo during Exercise Valiant Shield at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hachinohe Air Base, June 12, 2024.

HACHINOHE, AOMORI, Japan Jul 01 2024

Members from the 721st Contingency Response Squadron and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force discuss the parking plan for the incoming F-16s during Exercise Valiant Shield at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hachinohe Air Base, June 11, 2024.

HACHINOHE, AOMORI, JAPAN Jul 01 2024

Women pose with baby

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. Jun 27 2024

Women pose with baby

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. Jun 27 2024

Women pose with baby

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. Jun 27 2024

Women pose with baby

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. Jun 27 2024

Coach Jamal Singleton, Philadelphia Eagles assistant coach, met with 621st Contingency Response Wing Airmen during a visit a visit to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 10, 2024.

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. Jun 21 2024

Coach Jamal Singleton, Philadelphia Eagles assistant coach, receives hands-on training to operate a 25K-loader from Senior Airman Jason Gresh, 621st Contingency Response Support Squadron aerial porter, June 10, 2024, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. Jun 21 2024

Coach Jamal Singleton, Philadelphia Eagles assistant coach, poses for a photo with 621st Contingency Response Wing Airmen June 10, 2024, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. Jun 21 2024

Picture of award

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) Jun 17 2024

Man speaks at lectern.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) Jun 17 2024

Two men speak to each other.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) Jun 17 2024

The 821st Contingency Response Squadron poses for a contingency response element photo during Exercise Hades Sentinel at Fort Hunter-Liggett, Jolon, California, May 3, 2024.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 06 2024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Kniefel, the 921st Contingency Response Squadron commander, participates as an opposition force during Exercise HADES SENTINEL at Fort Hunter-Liggett in Jolon, California, May 1, 2023.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 05 2024

Fort Hunter-Liggett in Jolon, California provided many opportunities for building clearing and base defense during Exercise HADES SENTINEL, May 1, 2023.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 05 2024

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Edginton, 821st Contingency Response Squadron advanced assessment team leader, and U.S. Staff Sgt. Eli De La Torre, 821st CRS fire team member, clear buildings together during Exercise HADES SENTINEL, May 2, 2024.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 05 2024

Airmen with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron prepare to clear buildings during Exercise HADES SENTINEL at Fort Hunter-Liggett in Jolon, California, May 1, 2023.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 05 2024

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Donado, an 821st Contingency Response Squadron logistics executive officer, provides security during Exercise HADES SENTINEL at Fort Hunter-Liggett in Jolon, California, May 2, 2023.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 05 2024

U.S. Air Force Capt. Trevor Wolfe, left, an 821st Contingency Response Group executive, and Tech. Sgt. Steven Ramos, right, an 821st Contingency Response Squadron airfield manager, assist a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter landing during Exercise HADES SENTINEL at Fort Hunter-Liggett in Jolon, California, May 9, 2023.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 05 2024

Airmen with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron perform a ruck march during Exercise HADES SENTINEL at Fort Hunter-Liggett in Jolon, California, May 2, 2023.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 05 2024

Tech. Sgt. Steven Ramos, an 821st Contingency Response Squadron airfield manager, assists a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter landing by using a kestrel weather meter to gather information on windspeed and direction during Exercise HADES SENTINEL at Fort Hunter-Liggett in Jolon, California, May 2, 2023.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 05 2024

Airmen with the 821st Contingency Response Group pop smoke to assist a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter landing during Exercise HADES SENTINEL at Fort Hunter-Liggett in Jolon, California, May 2, 2023.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 05 2024

Senior Airman Julio Lopez, a 821st Contingency Response Squadron fire team member, provides entry control point security during Exercise HADES SENTINEL at Fort Hunter-Liggett in Jolon, California, May 9, 2023.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 05 2024

Airmen with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron provide entry control point security during Exercise HADES SENTINEL at Fort Hunter-Liggett in Jolon, California, May 2, 2023.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 05 2024

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Donado, an 821st Contingency Response Squadron executive officer, provides security during Exercise HADES SENTINEL at Fort Hunter-Liggett in Jolon, California, May 2, 2023.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 05 2024

Airmen with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron prepare to clear buildings during Exercise HADES SENTINEL at Fort Hunter-Liggett in Jolon, California, May 1, 2023.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 05 2024

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Wenham, right, an 821st Contingency Response Squadron aerial port supervisor, signals that her team is ready to conduct a building clearing drill during Exercise HADES SENTINEL at Fort Hunter-Liggett in Jolon, California, May 1, 2023.

FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. Jun 05 2024

Men work on turck

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. May 30 2024

Men carry case out of air craft.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. May 30 2024

Man secures cargo.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. May 30 2024

Man places paper on board

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif May 29 2024

730th Air Mobility Squadron Involved in Frist Ever All-Female Mission

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan Apr 25 2024

Members with the 721st Contingency Response Squadron pose for a photo during Exercise STORM FLAG 24-05 with a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Alexandria International Airport, Louisiana, March 14, 2024.

ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, La. Apr 23 2024

Members with the 721st Contingency Response Squadron work alongside Airmen with the Swedish Air Force during Exercise STORM FLAG at Alexandria International Airport, Louisiana, March 12, 2024. The

ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, La. Apr 23 2024

An Airman with the Swedish Air Force takes a photo during Exercise STORM FLAG at Alexandria International Airfield, Louisiana, March 12, 2024.

FORT JOHNSON, La. Apr 23 2024

Members with the 721st Contingency Response Squadron land at Alexandria International Airport, Louisiana, during Exercise STORM FLAG, March 9, 2024.

ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, La. Apr 23 2024

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Field, the 721st Contingency Response Squadron senior enlisted leader, walks along the flight line during Exercise STORM FLAG at Alexandria International Airport, Louisiana, March 9, 2024.

ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, La. Apr 23 2024

621st CRW member performs security measures during exercise.

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Uta. Apr 23 2024

621st CRW airmen perform CBRN measures for an exercise.

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Uta. Apr 23 2024

a 621st CRW member apprehends a suspect during a duress training scenario.

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Uta. Apr 23 2024

621st CRW member apprehends a suspect during a duress training scenario.

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Uta. Apr 23 2024

621st CRW member apprehends a suspect during a duress training scenario.

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Uta. Apr 23 2024

621st CRW practices proper shoot, move and communicate procedures.

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Uta. Apr 23 2024

CRW 621st members practices proper shoot, move and communicate procedures.

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Uta. Apr 23 2024

621st CRW members receive training on proper shoot, move and communicate procedures.

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Uta. Apr 23 2024

621st CRW members break down tents at the end of Emerald Warrior

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Uta. Apr 23 2024

621st CRW member breaks down communications equipment.

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Uta. Apr 23 2024

621st CRW member responds to a call during a simulated chemical attack.

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Uta. Apr 23 2024

A 621st CRW member patrols the perimeter of the main operating base.

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Uta. Apr 23 2024

A 621st CRW member evaluates a potential threat during Emerald Warrior.

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Uta. Apr 23 2024