Photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith | Joint Base Langley-Eustis | 08.15.2024
U.S. Airmen receive a demonstration of a combative drill while following the guidance of an instructor during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 15, 2024. Airmen were challenged to demonstrate three different hand-to-hand combat techniques, accomplishing mission readiness through rigorous training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)...
Photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith | Joint Base Langley-Eustis | 08.15.2024
U.S. Airmen grapple during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 15, 2024. This was a beginners combatives course, teaching Airmen basic hand-to-hand combat techniques to amplify their strength and deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)...
Photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith | Joint Base Langley-Eustis | 08.15.2024
U.S. Airmen undergo combatives training as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 15, 2024. Through combatives, Airmen sharpened their ability to respond effectively in high-pressure situations, reinforcing the core principles of ACE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)...
Photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith | Joint Base Langley-Eustis | 08.15.2024
A U.S. Airman simulates breaking an opponent’s arm during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 15, 2024. By incorporating combatives into ACE exercises, Airmen improved their tactical awareness and physical resilience, both key to maintaining mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)...
Photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith | Joint Base Langley-Eustis | 08.15.2024
A U.S. Airman trains in hand-to-hand combative techniques during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 15, 2024. Airmen engaged in various ACE concepts including combatives, medical decontamination, and heavy equipment operations, igniting the warfighter imperative by developing skills necessary for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior......
Photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith | Joint Base Langley-Eustis | 08.15.2024
U.S. Airmen practice sweeping their opponents during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 15, 2024. Combatives instructors taught three different tactics to escape various scenarios, challenging the participants to improve their tactical skills to increase effectiveness in various combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)...
Photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith | Joint Base Langley-Eustis | 08.15.2024
U.S. Airmen fight during a combatives training as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 15, 2024. This ACE exercise strengthened the installation’s readiness to deploy rapidly, generating a stronger force that can adapt to various operational demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)...
Photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith | Joint Base Langley-Eustis | 08.15.2024
U.S. Airmen train in combatives during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 15, 2024. This training pushed Airmen to excel under pressure, fostering resilience and confidence in close-quarters engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)...
