Photo by Senior Airman Tanner Doerr | Air University Public Affairs | 09.12.2025
U.S. Airmen from the 42d Air Base Wing conduct a 9-line medical evacuation formation during the Crusader Challenge at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Sept. 12, 2025. The five-day exercise tested participants in obstacle courses, combat arms, CBRN defense, and tactical combat casualty care, culminating in a simulated helicopter evacuation where Airmen applied their Ready Airmen Training......
Photo by Senior Airman Tanner Doerr | Air University Public Affairs | 09.12.2025
U.S. Airmen from the 42d Air Base Wing perform a stretcher carry during the Crusader Challenge at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Sept. 12, 2025. On the final day, participants applied their Ready Airmen Training skills in a simulated helicopter evacuation mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tanner Doerr)...
Photo by Senior Airman Tanner Doerr | Air University Public Affairs | 09.12.2025
U.S. Airmen from the 42d Air Base Wing perform a stretcher carry during the Crusader Challenge at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Sept. 12, 2025. On the final day, participants applied their Ready Airmen Training skills in a simulated helicopter evacuation mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tanner Doerr)...
Photo by Senior Airman Tanner Doerr | Air University Public Affairs | 09.11.2025
Airmen assigned to the 42d Air Base Wing ruck 3.5 miles to their next event during Operation Lethal Backbone at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Sept. 17, 2025. The Crusader Challenge is a five-day exercise that brings together Airmen from diverse units and specialties to build teamwork and mission readiness. Training events included an obstacle course, combat arms, CBRN defense, tactical......
Photo by Senior Airman Tanner Doerr | Air University Public Affairs | 09.09.2025
U.S. Airmen from the 42d Air Base Wing practice high- and low-crawl shooting stances during the Crusader Challenge at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Sept. 10, 2025. The five-day exercise builds teamwork and mission readiness through events such as obstacle courses, combat arms training, CBRN defense, and tactical combat casualty care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tanner Doerr)...
Photo by Senior Airman Evan Porter | Air University Public Affairs | 05.03.2024
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 42nd Air Base Wing simulate first aid care during the Crusader Challenge at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, May 3, 2024. The Crusader Challenge is a five-day exercise designed to foster teamwork among Airmen from various units and job specialties to successfully complete the mission. The exercise is in support of the Air Force Generation model to maintain......
Photo by Senior Airman Evan Porter | Air University Public Affairs | 05.03.2024
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 42nd Air Base Wing participate in the the Crusader Challenge at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, May 3, 2024. The Crusader Challenge is a five-day exercise designed to foster teamwork among Airmen from various units and job specialties to successfully complete the mission. The exercise is in support of the Air Force Generation model to maintain a......
Photo by Senior Airman Evan Porter | Air University Public Affairs | 05.03.2024
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 42nd Air Base Wing carry a stretcher during the Crusader Challenge at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, May 3, 2024. The Crusader Challenge is a five-day exercise designed to foster teamwork among Airmen from various units and job specialties to successfully complete the mission. The exercise is in support of the Air Force Generation model to maintain a......
