Faces of Ready Tiger 24-1
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Blandon, 74th Fighter Generation Squadron aircraft recovery journeyman, poses for a photo at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, April 10, 2024. The 74th FGS responded to exercise scenarios, ensuring A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft could continue their mission in providing combat airpower. During Ready Tiger 24-1, exercise inspectors will assess the 23rd Wing's proficiency in employing decentralized command and control to fulfill air tasking orders across geographically dispersed areas amid communication challenges, integrating Agile Combat Employment principles such as integrated combat turns, forward aerial refueling points, multi-capable Airmen, and combat search and rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)