June 30, 2025 23d Air Task Force conducts first deployment exercise at Fort Bliss CSTR The 23d Air Task Force was established to implement the new Air Force Force Generation (AFFORGEN) model as a transition to the upcoming combat wing construct. The AFFORGEN model is designed to train and deploy Airmen stationed together to build more cohesive, mission-ready teams.
May 21, 2025 Airmen excel in austere environment during exercise CHAOS RISING Airmen from the 21st Air Task Force honed their expeditionary readiness during exercise CHAOS RISING at the Combat Support Training Range at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 4 – 12, 2025.
May 21, 2025 AFIMSC preparing Deployable Combat Wings for mission success The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is playing a vital role in the standup of Air Force Deployable Combat Wings, providing essential support in key areas including site assessments, personnel planning, resource allocation and training operations.
April 24, 2025 Field training exercise drives warfare readiness This shift signifies a crucial step in preparing Airmen for the complexities of modern warfare and ensures a more predictable and sustainable deployment rhythm
April 16, 2025 Lessons learned drive Air Force CSTR program improvements The improvements will enhance the training experience and better prepare Air Force Units of Action to deploy and win future wars.
Jan. 22, 2025 CSTR training events provide opportunities to test new expeditionary capabilities At Air Force Combat Support Training Range sites, Airmen can simulate real-world expeditionary scenarios, creating an ideal environment to put new gear and ideas to the test.
Jan. 22, 2025 JACKS expeditionary feeding system enters final evaluation The new Air Force Joint Air-transportable Containerized Kitchen System is being put through its paces this month during the 11th Air Task Force training event on the Combat Support Training Range at the Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
Nov. 21, 2024 Sites showcase capabilities during Air Task Force training events As the first Air Task Forces go through the Prepare Phase of the Air Force Force Generation cycle, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center-developed Combat Support Training Ranges are helping build mission-ready Airmen.
Sept. 30, 2024 Air Force gears up for first training events at Combat Support Training Range sites The events will give Airmen from ATF Combat Air Base Squadrons, or CABS, an opportunity to train as a team and demonstrate the CSTR sites’ ability to host combat support training.
Aug. 26, 2024 Combat support instructor course to increase Air Task Force readiness The new Combat Support Instructor Course, or CSIC, was introduced at the first of two 2024 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conferences, which focused on advancing agile combat support operations in an era of Great Power Competition.