Whiteman Airmen hone expeditionary skills in field training exercise
Airman 1st Class Ethan Welsh, 509th Civil Engineering squadron electrical systems journeymen, and Airman 1st Class Matthew Melendez, 509th Civil Engineering squadron structures technician, conduct a post-attack reconnaissance sweep during a field training exercise in Macon, Mo., March 13, 2025. The exercise tested warfighter readiness by simulating austere environments and complex enemy engagements, pushing participants to adapt and overcome challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryson Sherard)