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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – The 21st Air Task Force (ATF) participated in Joint Pacific
Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) Rotation 26-01 from Nov. 2–20 headquartering at
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
JPMRC 26-01 brought together U.S. joint forces and multinational partners to rehearse large-
scale operations, strengthen coordination and test emerging capabilities across the Indo-Pacific.
As part of the Air Force’s shift to presenting Units of Action, the ATF brings together Mission-
Ready Airmen capable of providing command and control, base operating support and agile
mission generation as a single, deployable unit.
“Participating in JPMRC gave us the opportunity to conduct advanced training,” said Lt. Col.
Nathaniel White, 21st Combat Air Base Squadron (CABS) commander. “Our Airmen showcased
their strength while expanding previously learned skills, applying them further and testing our
mission sets in a dynamic environment.”
The exercise served as the 21st ATF’s 300-level certification event, validating the unit’s ability to
operate as a cohesive Unit of Action in geographically separated contested environments.
“JPMRC is the next level of training for the 21st ATF because it’s where we test our advanced
skills in a real joint environment.” said Lt. Col. White. “This exercise confirmed that our
Mission-Ready Airmen can operate across dispersed locations, work seamlessly with joint
partners and meet the readiness standards required for future deployments.”
During the rotation, the 21st ATF exercised command and control, Agile Combat Employment
concepts, small Unmanned Aircraft System integration and rapid personnel and equipment
movement under simulated threat conditions. Airmen operated across Hawaii and Wake Island,
establishing and securing forward and contingency locations that introduced realistic logistics,
communication and sustainment challenges.
“This exercise improved our team’s readiness since it showed us how quickly situations can
shift,” said Master Sgt. Joseph LoGrande, 21st CABS communications lead. “We learned to
manage communications internally, pushing us out of our comfort zone and reinforcing the need
to stay flexible when facing obstacles.”
These lessons proved especially valuable as the exercise shifted into more complex joint
operations, requiring the 21st ATF to synchronize with the 15th Airlift Wing and the U.S. Army
25th Infantry Division during the exercise’s first High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid
Insertion dry-fire event.
This level of interoperability is essential as the Air Force prepares for future operations that rely
on close coordination with ground forces, allies, and joint partners throughout the Indo-Pacific
region.
“JPMRC was an excellent opportunity to integrate with Army and multinational forces, from the
field to the command center.” said Col. Thomas Walsh, 21st ATF commander. “This kind of
training allows Units of Action, like the 21st ATF, to orient themselves on the future operating
environments.”
The 21st ATF will complete its final 400-level certification early next year, which will certify the
team as fully mission-capable ahead of its scheduled deployment to the Pacific.
| Date Taken: | 11.19.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.08.2025 21:02 |
| Story ID: | 553375 |
| Location: | SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HAWAII, US |
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