USAF Civil Engineer

USAF Airmen from the 31 and 100 CES worked alongside the Estonian Air Force with NATO Allies and Partners during an Expeditionary Airfield Damage Repair Agile Combat Employment exercise at Amari AB, Estonia. Exercises like these emphasize the importance of collaboration, therefore improving resiliency and survivability of coalition airpower. This joint integration promoted mutually beneficial learning opportunities and long-term relationships, while also bolstering critical infrastructure defense to enable airpower anytime, anywhere. USAF 📸 by SrA Noah Sudolcan

To The Horse!!! 😤 Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, also known as RED HORSE, is a highly mobile CE response force that provides heavy construction capabilities to support contingency and special operations in austere and hostile environments worldwide. Recently, the 801 RED HORSE Training Squadron had the opportunity to work with the 820 RHS located at Nellis AFB, NV. The 801 RHTS is at the forefront of these efforts, as they are responsible for developing and delivering integrated and realistic training exercises for combat support teams. These squadrons had the unique and invaluable opportunity to work together, allowing both units to learn from one another's technical skills and prepare to respond to any call from combatant commanders. Through collaboration, both RED HORSE squadrons prepare for deployment by mastering the capabilities needed to operate effectively in the Pacific Theater. Check out this video to discover more about how the 801 RHTS and 820 RHS become mission ready!

Each #LaborDay is a celebration of workers and their achievements. At the DoD, our dedicated service members and civilian personnel continue to make outstanding efforts every day, all over the world, to protect our national security and ensure our freedom. Thank you all for your hard work, dedication and commitment! ❤️

The schoolhouse at the Naval Construction Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi is known as a premier institution for training and equipping structural Airmen Civil Engineers across a full spectrum of operations. With the constant evolving technology, training techniques, and general landscape of the Air Force, the schoolhouse’s mission has remained the same: to train and equip combat ready Engineers to build and sustain bases anytime, anywhere. Check out the article below to learn more about the unique training opportunities and comprehensive curriculum Gulfport Schoolhouse students are afforded.

Facility Exchange Day was a home run! ⚾🏟️ Members of the 316 CES from JB Andrews, Maryland participated in a Facility Exchange at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Airmen observed the ins and outs of what keeps Nationals Park operating smoothly and efficiently, and learned best practices from electricians, plumbers, and carpenters at the stadium. This unique engagement with the Washington Nationals is just one example of how our Airmen Engineers step up to the plate and work with their local communities!

Do YOU have what it takes? 💪 A multi-skilled team of Engineers is a lethal team of Engineers. That is why Civil Engineer Officers, otherwise known as 32Es, are essential to overall mission excellence. As a CE Officer, you are expected to lead, manage, and direct both military and civilian personnel across a wide variety of mission requirements. In this role, you will have an extraordinary opportunity to be at the forefront of our Nation’s defense, spanning overseas contingency environments, joint operations, and disaster responses. CE Officers go everywhere, and do everything. If you have one of the many qualifying STEM degrees such as civil, electrical, mechanical, environmental or industrial engineering and architecture, have a passion for solving problems, leading people, and being on a great team, CE is for you! If you want to learn more after watching the video, email AF.A4C.Askthe32ECFM@us.af.mil.

Making History in Tinian 👏 As part of the Indo-Pacific Unity Allies and Partners Engineer Summit, USAF Civil Engineers embarked on an unforgettable trip to Tinian, part of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. “We’re witnessing history in the marking during the Tinian visit, and we’re doing this alongside our allies and partners in the theater,” said CMSgt Rob Shuman, 7th Air Force Enlisted Civil Engineer. This visit included a tour of World War II historical sites, a presentation on the clearing of historical airfields, and an equipment demonstration led by the 513th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron. Airmen at Tinian are restoring over 200 million square feet of pavement with the goal that the runway will serve as a power projection platform. This rebuild is a tremendous and concentrated effort, demonstrating the power of international collaboration and togetherness. Engineers…Lead the Way!

The airfield is the Air Force’s most vital weapon platform. Any damage to it has the potential for significant mission degradation, and rapid repair to it is paramount to maintaining a tactical advantage over our near-peer competitors. Fiber Reinforced Polymer matting, or FRP, is a key component in airfield crater repair and ensuring the safety of pilots and aircraft. Timely and accurate completion of FRP installation is mission-critical to the USAF preserving air dominance. United States Air Force Civil Engineers and their ability to maintain and repair airfields in an expeditious manner is the keystone of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and remaining the most dominant airpower. Watch the full AFCEC Fiber Reinforced Polymer Video Training here: https://lnkd.in/eMYGw2cP

Headquarters PACAF hosts the Indo-Pacific Unity (IPU) Allies and Partners Engineer Summit (APES) annually to bring like-minded countries together and enhance our collective knowledge of the Indo-Pacific region and Pacific engagement. At this year's summit, there was an increased focus on interoperability and understanding partner nation's unique capabilities, with additional emphasis placed on infrastructure and readiness. The invaluable opportunity to meet with allies and partners face-to-face allowed attendees to learn from each other's strengths and adopt new, useful strategies to elevate current competencies. You don't want to miss this video to discover how the IPU APES promotes a free and open Indo-Pacific, free navigation of the seas, and peace and prosperity to keep the international order.

"The faster we can repair, the faster we can get aircraft back in the air." - SMSgt Barry Richards, Senior Enlisted Advisor for PACAF CE Readiness Branch 🛫 Last month, USAF Engineers assigned to the 374 CES worked alongside the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) in a live fire rapid airfield damage repair (RADR) exercise at Draughon Range, north of Misawa AB, Japan. This joint exercise simulated enemy rocket attacks on the airfield with explosives, followed by rapid repair operations. Engineers collaborated to apply advanced materials and techniques to mend 40+ simulated craters created by EOD Airmen through controlled detonations. This showcased their ability to maintain air superiority and support ground operations in the event of a real-world conflict scenario. Bilateral training exercises like these are essential for enhancing interoperability and strengthening strategic capabilities in the Indo-Pacific theater. The U.S.-Japan security alliance is a cornerstone for upholding stability and peace in the region. With the continuation of this strong partnership, both nations are prepared to face any challenges that may arise. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eRxivFaA