U.S. Airman 1st Class Kaleb Maynard (left), 285th Civil Engineering Squadron Operations Management apprentice, works on attaching parts of the water purification system with supervision from Senior Airman Taren Ellis, 188th CES water and fuels system maintenance cadre.
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 285th CES, Virgin Islands Air National Guard, performed training exercises at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark., July 2026.
During their two-week annual training, 285th CES Airmen executed heavy equipment operations, water purification using reverse osmosis units, HVAC repair, welding, and rapid airfield damage repair at the Regional Training Site. Cadres from the 188th CES provided instruction to ensure units remain mission-ready for contingency operations.
Off the training pad, all 57 visiting Airmen achieved 100% medical readiness thanks to a joint team effort. The 188th Medical Group and visiting staff from the 127th Medical Group, Michigan Air National Guard, conducted hearing tests, fit tests, and health assessments throughout the training period.
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Patricia Teare)
| Date Taken: | 07.31.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.03.2026 09:49 |
| Photo ID: | 9843610 |
| VIRIN: | 260723-Z-SO717-1051 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 13.19 MB |
| Location: | FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, US |
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