BRACER FORGE 2.0 takes shape

BRACER FORGE 2.0 takes shape

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Victoria Bobo, 335th Training Squadron commander, participates in a training scenario during BRACER FORGE 2.0 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 16, 2025. The pilot exercise, aligned with new Second Air Force guidance, emphasized small-team mission execution in a simulated forward-deployed environment where participants responded to a notional missile strike by relocating a mission-critical radar system to sustain airpower operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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BRACER FORGE 2.0 takes shape

Commanders and senior enlisted leaders from the 81st Training Group participate in a training scenario during BRACER FORGE 2.0 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 16, 2025. The pilot exercise, aligned with new Second Air Force guidance, emphasized small-team mission execution in a simulated forward-deployed environment where participants responded to a notional missile strike by relocating a mission-critical radar system to sustain airpower operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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BRACER FORGE 2.0 takes shape

Commanders and senior enlisted leaders from the 81st Training Group participate in a training scenario during BRACER FORGE 2.0 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 16, 2025. The scenario included being stationed at a forward-deployed operating location on a small island in which a hypersonic missile impact caused unknown damage. The mission was to transport a mission-critical early warning radar system to the airfield for airlift transportation before additional missiles impacted the location.(U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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BRACER FORGE 2.0 takes shape

Commanders and senior enlisted leaders from the 81st Training Group participate in a training scenario during BRACER FORGE 2.0 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 16, 2025. The pilot exercise, aligned with new Second Air Force guidance, emphasized small-team mission execution in a simulated forward-deployed environment where participants responded to a notional missile strike by relocating a mission-critical radar system to sustain airpower operations.(U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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BRACER FORGE 2.0 takes shape

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tony Bridgewater, 334th Training Squadron director of operations, participates in a training scenario during BRACER FORGE 2.0 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 16, 2025. This was the pilot event utilizing the new guidance, shifting from mass expeditionary/technical application to small team mission execution focused on defending, operation, generating and sustaining airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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BRACER FORGE 2.0 takes shape

Commanders and senior enlisted leaders from the 81st Training Group participate in a training during BRACER FORGE 2.0 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 16, 2025. BRACER FORGE was initially tasked by Second Air Force Tasking Order 24-002. The scenario included being stationed at a forward-deployed operating location on a small island in which a hypersonic missile impact caused unknown damage. The mission was to transport a mission-critical early warning radar system to the airfield for airlift transportation before additional missiles impacted the location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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BRACER FORGE 2.0 takes shape

Commanders and senior enlisted leaders from the 81st Training Group perform burpees as they participate in a training scenario during BRACER FORGE 2.0 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 16, 2025. This was the pilot event utilizing the new guidance, shifting from mass expeditionary/technical application to small team mission execution focused on defending, operation, generating and sustaining airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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