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E3 Sentry plays critical role in Red Flag, Bamboo Eagle exercises

Crew members with the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron begin their morning briefing before participating in the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center’s first iteration of Bamboo Eagle at Nellis Air Force Base Feb. 1, 2024. The exercise is the first of its kind which conducts warfighter-centric live and virtual operational test and evaluation, tactics development and advanced training to optimize Air Force capabilities and prepare Airmen for joint, all-domain combat operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Clayton Cummins)
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E3 Sentry plays critical role in Red Flag, Bamboo Eagle exercises

A Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) departs Nellis Air Force Base to participate in Red Flag Jan. 16, 2024. Red Flag provides realistic training that imitates the pacing threat’s investment in hyper sonics, artificial intelligence and counter space capabilities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by William Lewis)
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E-3 Sentry takes flight during exercise Agile Thunder 22-02

The first of five E-3 Sentry aircraft takes flight as a part of deployment in the Agile Thunder 22-02 exercise at Tinker AFB on Aug. 9, 2022. The exercise was observed and evaluated by the 552nd Air Control Wing and Air Combat Command Inspector General offices.
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E-3s from Tinker AFB relocated to Minot AFB

An E-3 Sentry assigned to Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma, also known as an airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, sits parked at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 04, 2022, as a part of a precautionary relocation effort due to severe weather warnings around the state of Oklahoma. U.S. Air Force planners typically maintain plans to minimize the impact of severe weather to aircraft and infrastructure, helping prevent damage to national assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josh W. Strickland)
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E-3s from Tinker AFB relocated to Minot AFB

An E-3 Sentry assigned to Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma, also known as an airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, sits parked at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 04, 2022, as a part of a precautionary relocation effort due to severe weather warnings around the state of Oklahoma. The E-3 Sentry/AWACS hosts an array of specialized capabilities, enabling it to detect, identify and track airborne forces far from the boundaries of the United States or other allied and partner countries while simultaneously directing friendly aircraft movements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josh W. Strickland)
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Education is driving force in Airman’s career

Airman 1st Class Juan Fuentes, 552nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was recently awarded three scholarships after only two years of Air Force service.
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EMACC1

Attendees of the EMACC spent the majority of their time at Tinker AFB listening to briefings and discussing issues in the Hill Conference Center. Photo courtesy of 1st Lt. Blacke.
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EMACC2

At the end of the conference, Col. Patricia Hoffman, commander, 552nd Air Control Wing, presented Maj. Gen. Stephen Schmidt, commander, NATO Airborne Early Warning Force, with an End of the Trail statue by James Earle Fraser as a token of appreciation for sponsoring the EMACC. Photo courtesy of 1st Lt. Blacke.
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End of tour

CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti -- Chief Master Sgt. John R. Harris Jr., outgoing senior enlisted advisor for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, salutes Rear Adm. James Hart, CJTF-HOA commander, during a Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Camp Lemonier's New Cantina Sept. 29. The ceremony marked the end to Harris' 13-month tour as HOA's senior enlisted leader and featured the passing of the sword, which represents the turnover of senior enlisted responsibilities from Harris to Navy Command Master Chief Roy Maddocks. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mary Popejoy (RELEASED)
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Equpiment

A situational display console at the old SIM, located in the 552nd Air Control Wing campus. The console has been stripped and is ready for removal. This SIM was utilized for countless training hours by 552nd Air Control Wing Airmen.
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Eye in the Sky

An E-3 looks for suspicious aircraft will patroling the skies over America
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Familiar Faces for the Holidays

Kyle Hickey and his son Zacariah, 2, speak face to face with "Mommy," 1st Lt. Gloria Ramirez-Hickey from the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron, who was deployed for the holidays. Chief MSgt. Kevin Slater of the 380th Expeditionary Wing, contacted the shirts of the 552nd Air Control Wing and 72nd Air Base Wing Security Forces to set up video teleconferencing for loved ones who would be away on Christmas.
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Fifteenth Air Force Change of Command

A McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 334th Fighter Squadron at Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base overlooks the crowd during the Fifteenth Air Force change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 13, 2021. Fifteenth Air Force is responsible for ensuring the agile combat support capabilities of 13 wings and three direct reporting units, preparing Airmen for the dynamic requirements of air, space and cyberspace of the future. These units encompass about 600 aircraft and more than 47,000 active duty and civilian members. Fifteenth Air Force is also responsible for the operational readiness of 16 National Guard and Air Force Reserve Units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Megan Floyd)
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Final leg

Airmen from units across Tinker go into the final leg of the second annual 5K Prisoner of War/Missing In Action Memorial Run Sept. 28. About 1,500 Airmen across Tinker participated in the event, which began at the POW/MIA memorial in the Tinker Air Park, wound through the base and ended on the 72nd Air Base Wing headquarters lawn. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy Fowler)
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Final reenlistment for Command Chief celebrates heritage

Airmen and family gathered in Dock Two on Sept. 1 to witness the final reenlistment for the highest ranking enlisted member in the 552nd Air Control Wing, Command Chief Master Sgt. Raymond “Kenny” Mott. The reenlistment ceremony occurred in a unique location due to the 15-month Isochronal Inspection: on top of the roto-dome of an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Ashlyn K. Paulson).
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Final reenlistment for Command Chief celebrates heritage

Airmen and family gathered in Dock Two on Sept. 1 to witness the final reenlistment for the highest ranking enlisted member in the 552nd Air Control Wing, Command Chief Master Sgt. Raymond “Kenny” Mott. The reenlistment ceremony occurred in a unique location due to the 15-month Isochronal Inspection: on top of the roto-dome of an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Ashlyn K. Paulson).
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Final reenlistment for Command Chief celebrates heritage

Airmen and family gathered in Dock Two on Sept. 1 to witness the final reenlistment for the highest ranking enlisted member in the 552nd Air Control Wing, Command Chief Master Sgt. Raymond “Kenny” Mott. The reenlistment ceremony occurred in a unique location due to the 15-month Isochronal Inspection: on top of the roto-dome of an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Ashlyn K. Paulson).
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Final reenlistment for Command Chief celebrates heritage

Airmen and family gathered in Dock Two on Sept. 1 to witness the final reenlistment for the highest ranking enlisted member in the 552nd Air Control Wing, Command Chief Master Sgt. Raymond “Kenny” Mott. The reenlistment ceremony occurred in a unique location due to the 15-month Isochronal Inspection: on top of the roto-dome of an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Ashlyn K. Paulson).
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Final reenlistment for Command Chief celebrates heritage

552nd Air Control Wing Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Kenny Mott, completed training as a Computer Display Maintenance Technician in September 1994 with the 966th Airborne Air Control Squadron. After training, he was transferred to the 965th AACS where he served seven years until he became a non-commissioned officer (Courtesy photo).
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Final reenlistment for Command Chief celebrates heritage

In 2005, Chief Master Sgt. Kenny Mott, 552nd Air Control Wing Command Chief, was assigned to Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi when Hurricane Katrina overturned his World. Living through Hurricane Katrina has played a significant role in shaping Mott into the leader he is today (Courtesy photo).
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