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U.S. Air Force members prepare to marshall a C-17 Globemaster III participating in EXPLODEO at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO exemplifies JB Charleston's proficiency in adapting quickly to the evolving global landscape, utilizing a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure peak readiness for critical response when it matters most. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Taylor Ferry)

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From right, U.S. Air Force Capt Jalen Lacy, 437th Airlift Wing pilot, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julian Pilgrim, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, look out onto the flightline during EXPLODEO at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. The essence of EXPLODEO is to ensure the Department of Defense’s readiness for immediate deployment, emphasizing the speed and precision with which its forces can be projected to where they are needed most. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army members secured three Avenger Air Defense Systems onto a 437th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft during EXPLODEO at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO exemplifies Joint Base Charleston's proficiency in adapting quickly to the evolving global landscape, utilizing a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure peak readiness for critical response when it matters most. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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A U.S. Air Force aerial port specialist secures an Avenger Air Defense System with chains onto a 437th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft during EXPLODEO at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO exemplifies Joint Base Charleston's proficiency in adapting quickly to the evolving global landscape, utilizing a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure peak readiness for critical response when it matters most. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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A U.S. Army soldier drives an Avenger Air Defense System onto a 437th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft during EXPLODEO at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. Exercises like EXPLODEO are pivotal in validating Air Mobility Command’s strategic agility and operational preparedness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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A U.S. Army Soldier helps guide an Avenger Air Defense System onto a 437th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft during EXPLODEO at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO exemplifies JB Charleston's proficiency in adapting quickly to the evolving global landscape, utilizing a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure peak readiness for critical response when it matters most. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julian Pilgrim, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, performs function checks of C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft engines during EXPLODEO at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. Exercises like EXPLODEO are pivotal in validating Air Mobility Command’s strategic agility and operational preparedness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julian Pilgrim, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, performs function checks of C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft engines during EXPLODEO at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO exemplifies JB Charleston's proficiency in adapting quickly to the evolving global landscape, utilizing a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure peak readiness for critical response when it matters most. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julian Pilgrim, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, assesses a pre-flight checklist before takeoff on a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft the EXPLODEO at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. The essence of EXPLODEO is to ensure the Department of Defense’s readiness for immediate deployment, emphasizing the speed and precision with which its forces can be projected to where they are needed most. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 437th Airlift Wing prepare a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft for takeoff during EXPLODEO at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO exemplifies JB Charleston's proficiency in adapting quickly to the evolving global landscape, utilizing a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure peak readiness for critical response when it matters most. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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U.S. Marines from Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, ensure seamless operations with video, keyboard, and GPS during EXPLODEO at Cherry Point Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO seeks to improve the Department of Defense’s readiness for prompt deployment, highlighting the crucial need for swiftly and accurately deploying forces to critical locations as required.

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A U.S. Marine assigned to Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment looks out onto the flightline during EXPLODEO at Cherry Point Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. Exercises like EXPLODEO are pivotal in achieving Air Mobility Command's strategic agility and operational preparedness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carl Good)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Bauer, assistant director of operations, speaks with leadership during the EXPLODEO exercise at Cherry Point Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO aims to enhance the Department of Defense's preparedness for swift deployment, underscoring the importance of rapidly and precisely projecting forces to critical locations as needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carl Good)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ronnie Leapaga, 15th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with chains onto a 437th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft during EXPLODEO at Cherry Point Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO seeks to improve the Department of Defense's readiness for prompt deployment, highlighting the crucial need for swiftly and accurately deploying forces to critical locations as required.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 437th Airlift Wing prepare a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft for take off during EXPLODEO at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO exemplifies JB Charleston's proficiency in adapting quickly to the evolving global landscape, utilizing a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure peak readiness for critical response when it matters most.

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A U.S. Marine assigned to Combat Logistics Company 21 takes advice from fellow U.S. Marines during EXPLODEO at Cherry Point Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. Exercises like EXPLODEO are pivotal in achieving Air Mobility Command's strategic agility and operational preparedness.

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U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III maintainers participating in EXPLODEO complete pre-flight checks at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO exemplifies JB Charleston's proficiency in adapting quickly to the evolving global landscape, utilizing a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure peak readiness for critical response when it matters most. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Taylor Ferry)

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A C-17 Globemaster III participating in EXPLODEO taxis the runway at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO exemplifies JB Charleston's proficiency in adapting quickly to the evolving global landscape, utilizing a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure peak readiness for critical response when it matters most. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Taylor Ferry)

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A C-17 Globemaster III participating in EXPLODEO takes off at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO exemplifies JB Charleston's proficiency in adapting quickly to the evolving global landscape, utilizing a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure peak readiness for critical response when it matters most. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Taylor Ferry)

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U.S. Air Force members prepare to marshall a C-17 Globemaster III participating in EXPLODEO at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO exemplifies JB Charleston's proficiency in adapting quickly to the evolving global landscape, utilizing a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure peak readiness for critical response when it matters most. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Taylor Ferry)

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A C-17 Globemaster III participating in EXPLODEO takes off at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO exemplifies JB Charleston's proficiency in adapting quickly to the evolving global landscape, utilizing a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure peak readiness for critical response when it matters most. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Taylor Ferry)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Aboy, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, prepares to re-fuel a C-17 Globemaster III participating in EXPLODEO at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 23, 2024. The essence of EXPLODEO is to ensure the Department of Defense’s readiness for immediate deployment, emphasizing the speed and precision with which its forces can be projected to where they are needed most. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Taylor Ferry)

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U.S. Air Force and Marines prepare to load a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System onto a 437th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft during EXPLODEO at Cherry Point Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO highlights JB Charleston's ability to swiftly adapt to global changes, employing a gradual approach to ensure peak readiness for critical responses when they are most crucial. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carl Good)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Leblanc, 437th Operations Support Squadron Explodeo mission planner, gives a mission brief at the base theater at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 23, 2024. The essence of Exercise EXPLODEO is to ensure the Department of Defense’s readiness for immediate deployment, emphasizing the speed and precision with which its forces can be projected to where they are needed most. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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Explodeo Exercise 2024

Published Jan. 29, 2024
628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. --

Joint Base Charleston pushed its readiness and rapid response capabilities Jan. 22-24 during a high-profile exercise dubbed “Explodeo.”

The Air Mobility Command-directed exercise tested the base's proficiency in mobilizing forces and cargo quickly, with a strong emphasis on logistics and flexibility.