U.S. Air Force Col. Elliot Shapley, F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, boards an F-16 during Exercise Ballast Cannon 24.3 at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, January 7, 2024. Preparing. The F-16 Fighting His Falcon, KC-135 Stratotanker, works with the Bahrain Air Force on a nearly quarterly basis to support the U.S. Air Force’s rapid expeditionary capabilities by integrating agile combat employment objectives for operational support personnel. doing. This exercise allowed Total Force Airmen to create unique solutions in a challenging environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot Col. Elliott Shapley flies an F-16 during Exercise Ballast Cannon 24.3 at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of jurisdiction, January 7, 2024. Ballast cannons are conducted approximately every quarter. In collaboration with the Bahrain Air Force, we support the U.S. Air Force’s rapid expeditionary capabilities by integrating F-16 Fighting Falcons, KC-135 Stratotankers, and agile combat employment objectives for operational support personnel. The long-standing relationships that the U.S. Air Force has built within his CENTCOM AOR allow for regular, routine training that improves the coalition’s ability to be a seamless operating force across all warfighting areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
U.S. Air Force pilots conduct a preflight inspection of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Ballast Cannon 24.3 at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of jurisdiction, Jan. 7, 2024. Ballast cannons are conducted approximately quarterly with the Bahrain Air Force in support. Enhances the U.S. Air Force’s rapid expeditionary capabilities by integrating the F-16 Fighting Falcon, KC-135 Stratotanker, and agile combat employment objectives for operational support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
U.S. Air Force Col. Elliott Shapley, pilot of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, performs a pre-flight inspection during Exercise Ballast Cannon 24.3 at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, January 7, 2024. There is. Ballast cannons are carried out approximately every quarter. The Bahrain Air Force supports the U.S. Air Force’s rapid expeditionary capabilities by integrating F-16 Fighting Falcons, KC-135 Stratotankers, and agile combat employment objectives for operational support personnel. U.S. Air Force officers support dynamic operations while seamlessly integrating with coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Ortolani, F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief and engineer. Airman Jonathan Bollock of the Logistics Readiness Squadron performs a preflight inspection during Exercise Ballast Cannon 24.3 at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of jurisdiction, Jan. 7, 2024. Ballast cannons are carried out almost quarterly with the Bahrain Air Force and the United States Air Force’s rapid expeditionary capabilities by integrating F-16 Fighting Falcons, KC-135 Stratotankers, and agile combat employment objectives for operational support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during Exercise Ballast Cannon 24.3 at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command Area of Control, January 7, 2024. Ballast cannons are conducted approximately quarterly with the Bahrain Air Force in support of the United States. Air Force rapid expeditionary capabilities by integrating the F-16 Fighting Falcon, KC-135 Stratotanker, and agile combat employment objectives for operational support personnel. This exercise allowed Total Force Airmen to create unique solutions in a challenging environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during Exercise Ballast Cannon 24.3 at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command Area of Control, January 7, 2024. Ballast cannons are conducted approximately quarterly with the Bahrain Air Force in support of the United States. Air Force rapid expeditionary capabilities by integrating the F-16 Fighting Falcon, KC-135 Stratotanker, and agile combat employment objectives for operational support personnel. Agile Combat Employment moves the generation of air power from large, concentrated bases to networks or cluster bases of smaller, more dispersed locations, increasing survivability and complicating adversary plans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during Exercise Ballast Cannon 24.3, January 7, 2024. Ballast cannons are conducted approximately quarterly with the Bahrain Air Force in support of the U.S. Air Force. Rapid expeditionary capabilities for the force by integrating the F-16 Fighting Falcon, KC-135 Stratotanker, and agile combat employment objectives for operational support personnel. Agile Combat Employment moves the generation of air power from large, concentrated bases to networks or cluster bases of smaller, more dispersed locations, increasing survivability and complicating adversary plans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during Exercise Ballast Cannon 24.3, January 7, 2024. Ballast cannons are conducted approximately quarterly with the Bahrain Air Force in support of the U.S. Air Force. Rapid expeditionary capabilities for the force by integrating the F-16 Fighting Falcon, KC-135 Stratotanker, and agile combat employment objectives for operational support personnel. Agile Combat Employment moves the generation of air power from large, concentrated bases to networks or cluster bases of smaller, more dispersed locations, increasing survivability and complicating adversary plans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
A C-17 Globemaster III lands at an undisclosed location within the jurisdiction of U.S. Central Command on January 5, 2024. The C-17 was part of near-quarterly exercises with the Bahrain Air Force in support of the United States. Air Force rapid expeditionary capabilities by integrating agile combat employment objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Boom Operator Evaluator Myron Somero communicates with Tech. Sergeant Stephen Hanna during aerial refueling of Ballast Cannon 24.3, January 7, 2024. As a regular exercise conducted nearly quarterly with the Bahrain Air Force, this iteration supports the U.S. Air Force’s rapid expeditionary capabilities by integrating agile combat employment objectives for the F-1. 16 Fighting Falcons, KC-135 Stratotankers, and operational support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Jasmonette Holmes)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares for mid-air refueling at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during quarterly ballast firing, Jan. 7, 2024. Force as a routine training exercise conducted almost quarterly with Royal Bahrain Aviation, this iteration will help the U.S. by integrating F-16 Fighting Falcons, KC-135 Stratotankers, and agile combat employment objectives for operational support personnel. Supports the Air Force’s rapid expeditionary capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Jasmonette Holmes)
US Air Force Technology. Sgt. Stephen Hanna, a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, performs a preflight inspection before takeoff during Exercise Ballast Cannon 24.3 at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of jurisdiction, Jan. 7, 2024. . Ballast Cannon is a regular bilateral exercise. The meetings are held approximately quarterly with the Bahrain Air Force and are focused on strengthening ties between allied forces and laying the foundations for future activities in support of the joint defense of the Arabian Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Jasmonette Holmes)