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Lessons learned drive Air Force CSTR program improvements
April 16, 2025 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is improving the Combat Support Training Range program based on lessons learned from recent Air Task Force training events... MORE

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 11th Air Task Force construct a tent at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 21, 2025. The 11th ATF empowers Airmen to execute the mission while optimizing agile combat employment to advance the capabilities of air power and overcome the challenges of tomorrow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

Combat Support Training Ranges sites showcase capabilities during ATF training events
November 21, 2024 — 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... MORE

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 11th Air Task Force guards his team while they recover assets from a simulated downed helicopter at McGregor Range, New Mexico, Nov. 8, 2024. Airmen demonstrated their proficiency in using tactical movement and strategies to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

Air Force gears up for first ATF training events at CSTR sites
September 30, 2024 — The Air Force is preparing for its first Air Task Force training events at Combat Support Training Range sites in November. 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, said Col. Ross Dotzlaf, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Readiness Integration chief. ... MORE

Airman laying in the brush with weapon ready

Around the Air Force: SECAF strengthens partnerships, Combat Support Instructor Course, and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle debut
September 6, 2024 — In this week's look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall takes a relationship-building trip to seven European nations, a new combat support instructor course will help Air Task Forces, and the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle makes its debut... MORE

In this week's look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall takes a relationship-building trip to seven European nations, a new combat support instructor course will help Air Task Forces, and the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle makes its debut. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton)

AFIMSC introduces combat support instructor course to increase ATF readiness
August 26, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is developing a course designed to equip combat air base squadron leaders with the skills needed to teach and lead combat support warfighters through every phase of the Air Force's Force Generation model... MORE

the Combat Support Instructor Course beta test

AFIMSC fast tracks range initiative to boost ATF readiness
February 7, 2024 — An Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center initiative to develop a network of training ranges is aimed at boosting the readiness of combat support and combat service support Airmen... MORE

AFIMSC hosts final combat support training range evaluation
August 23, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center closed out its combat support training ranges proof of concept exercises by hosting six days of unit-led training and a senior leader visit at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 13-18. ... MORE

The CSTR initiative expands multi-functional training opportunities for installation and mission support Airmen to practice for future adaptive operations and agile combat employment in contested environments and austere locations. The sites will be equipped with high-demand training assets often not available at a unit’s home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Malcolm McClendon).

CSTR proof-of-concept tests Defender unit-led training, equipment delivery
August 3, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center moved another step forward in establishing combat support training ranges across the enterprise with a security forces-focused proof of concept exercise at the Silver Flag site at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 17-28... MORE