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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.– The 316th Wing completed their first ever Combat Readiness Inspection at Andrews, April 28 to May 2, demonstrating their ability to present combat ready forces in support of the joint combatant commands.
The CRI tested the 316th Wing readiness in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment simulating an emergent conflict with a near-peer adversary.
During the inspection, the Wing responded to multiple drone incursions, cyberattacks and communication hindrances while processing the deployment of more than 250 Airmen.
“These scenarios are meant to be rigorous and stressful, giving Airmen the chance to think critically and problem solve, so they are able to respond to any threat,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jordan Lawrence, 316th Wing inspector general, who led the planning and execution of the inspection.
This CRI served as a critical assessment of the wing’s capability to support Air Force global mobility and rapid response operations.
“The CRI is important because it helps identify areas of vulnerability within the [316th] Wing in regard to readiness,” said Lawrence. “It’s also important because it validates whether or not a unit can accomplish their mission essential tasks in a contested environment.”
The Air Mobility Command Inspector General team assessed the installation’s performance based on the criteria aligned with the Air Force District of Washington mission requirements.
“This inspection reaffirmed what I already knew: our Airmen are trained, equipped and ready to meet today’s threats head-on,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander. “Their performance under pressure was a testament to the consistent and deliberate preparation that fosters resilience and sharpens our mission focus, ensuring a decisive advantage over our adversaries.”
Ahead of the CRI, the 316th and 89th Wings conducted a joint Combat Readiness Exercise, with the 11th Wing from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The exercise included simulated power and communication outages, cross-base coordination drills and active combat zone training.
“I’m incredibly proud of every Airman, civilian and mission partner who contributed to this effort,” Oh said. “Whether on the front lines of the inspection or behind the scenes making it all possible, your dedication and teamwork were instrumental to our success. Thank you for your professionalism, grit, and commitment to excellence.”
| Date Taken: | 04.29.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 05.12.2025 09:39 |
| Story ID: | 497550 |
| Location: | MARYLAND, US |
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