Ready Tiger 24-1: 23 WG conducts ACE at dispersed locations
An HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 71st Rescue Squadron sits on the flight line during exercise Ready Tiger 24-1 at Savannah Air National Guard Base in Savannah, Georgia, April 16, 2024. The 71st RQS provided airlift and combat search and rescue capabilities for Exercise Ready Tiger 24-1. 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 Senior Airman Courtney Sebastianelli)