Soldiers Become Mission Ready During Phoenix Week

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 128th Aviation Brigade transport a training dummy out of a training site during Phoenix Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 5, 2026. Soldiers performed map reconnaissance, land navigation, security assessment and Tactical Combat Casualty Care in a simulated training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

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Soldiers Become Mission Ready During Phoenix Week

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 128th Aviation Brigade practice Tactical Combat Casualty Care on a training dummy during Phoenix Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 5, 2026. Phoenix Week is a capstone field training event that blends classroom instruction with hands-on field application, reinforcing core soldier fundamentals, resilience, and readiness for large scale combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

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Soldiers Become Mission Ready During Phoenix Week

U.S. Army Pfc. Tennyson Francis, Alpha Company 1-222 Battalion 15F aircraft electrician, splices wires together during Phoenix Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 5, 2026. The exercise challenged Francis to complete wire repair on a simulated aircraft to ensure mission readiness on the operational field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

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Soldiers Become Mission Ready During Phoenix Week

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 128th Aviation Brigade practice security formation during Phoenix Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 5, 2026. Soldiers operating under Battle Damage Assessment and Repair were given feedback on security checks and communication protocol to ensure radio etiquette and discipline were being followed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

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Soldiers Become Mission Ready During Phoenix Week

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 128th Aviation Brigade ruck down a train track during Phoenix Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 5, 2026. Instructors rucked with squadrons throughout the exercise to evaluate the performance of the Down to Aircraft Recovery Team and provide guidance to ensure exercise completion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

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Soldiers Become Mission Ready During Phoenix Week

U.S. Army Pfc. Carson Smith, 128th Aviation Brigade AH-64 attack helicopter maintainer, uses a radio during Phoenix Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 5, 2026. The Down to Aircraft Recovery Team exercise tested Soldiers’ application of aviation-specific skills in a simulated operation, to foster confidence and competence in mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

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Soldiers Become Mission Ready During Phoenix Week

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 128th Aviation Brigade plot a travel plan during Phoenix Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 5, 2026. Soldiers performed map reconnaissance, land navigation, security assessment, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care in a simulated training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

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Soldiers Become Mission Ready During Phoenix Week

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 128th Aviation Brigade lie in a security formation during Phoenix Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 5, 2026. Soldiers in the Down to Aircraft Recovery Team located and moved to a landing site, assessed airworthiness of aircraft, and provided casualty care to the injured crew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

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Soldiers Become Mission Ready During Phoenix Week

A U.S. Army Soldier from the 128th Aviation Brigade provides Tactical Combat Casualty Care to a training dummy during Phoenix Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 5, 2026. Soldiers in the Down to Aircraft Recovery Team located and moved to a landing site, assessed airworthiness of aircraft and provided casualty care to the injured crewmembers in a hostile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

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Soldiers Become Mission Ready During Phoenix Week

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 128th Aviation Brigade engage in simulated combat fire during Phoenix Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 5, 2026. Phoenix Week is a capstone field training event that blends classroom instruction with hands-on field application, reinforcing core soldier fundamentals, resilience and readiness for large scale combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)

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Soldiers Become Mission Ready During Phoenix Week

Published March 16, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey
633d Air Base Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA. --

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 128th Aviation Brigade transport a training dummy out of a training site during Phoenix Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 5, 2026. Soldiers performed map reconnaissance, land navigation, security assessment and Tactical Combat Casualty Care in a simulated training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Ramsey)