A detailed photo of an M50 gas mask, to be issued for use during the Saber Knight Readiness exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 6, 2024. Saber Knight Readiness Exercise 24-01 incorporated lessons learned from previous exercises and tested the 52nd Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly generate F-16 Fighting Falcon sorties; execute base defense operations during simulated threats including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) attacks; and further develop and execute command, control, and communication (C3) tactics in support of contingency and war-time operations. (


A detailed photo of an M50 gas mask, to be issued for use during the Saber Knight Readiness exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 6, 2024. Saber Knight Readiness Exercise 24-01 incorporated lessons learned from previous exercises and tested the 52nd Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly generate F-16 Fighting Falcon sorties; execute base defense operations during simulated threats including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) attacks; and further develop and execute command, control, and communication (C3) tactics in support of contingency and war-time operations. ( Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Rafael D. Rosa)


Size: 7200px × 4800px
Photo credit: © APFootage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 156th, 52nd, air, fighter, guard, logistics, national, puerto, readiness, rico, squadron, wing