Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

Airmen from Malmstrom Air Force Base pose for a group photo during exercise Nimble Auk April 17, 2025, near Townsend, Mont. Exercise Nimble Auk included Airmen from different career fields and put them in positions to hone skills outside of their normal operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

Airmen from Malmstrom Air Force Base cover behind a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during exercise Nimble Auk April 16, 2025 near Townsend, Mont. The exercise allowed Airmen to refresh on their weapon handling capabilities by allowing them to shoot blank rounds at a simulated opposition force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

Lt. Alexis Haskiell from 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron seeks cover behind bushes during exercise Nimble Auk April 16th, 2025 near Townsend, Mont. Airmen not participating in the exercise were asked to pose as opposing forces to ambush those sent out on simulated missions to further immerse them in a real-world environment. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

An Airman from the 341st Mission Support Group runs through the woods during exercise Nimble Auk April 16, 2025, near Townsend, Mont. Airmen were sent on a four-mile hike up the mountains to complete a mission and were ambushed by simulated opposing forces To make the simulation as real as possible, both the Airmen and OPFOR were given airsoft guns to simulate a real-world environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

An Airman from 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron overlooks a forward operating base during exercise Nimble Auk April 16, 2025, near Townsend, Mont. The Airmen were split into different teams and were assigned roles that would help ensure the safety of the Forward Operating Base and those within the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

An Airman from the 341s Mission Support Group provides entry control point security during exercise Nimble Auk April 16, 2025, near Townsend, Mont. Opposing forces would approach the forward operating base and would simulate different scenarios for the participants to de-escalate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

Airmen from Malmstrom Air Force Base take their defensive fighting positions during exercise Nimble Auk April 15, 2025, near Townsend, Mont. Exercise Nimble Auk helps facilitate stress testing of plans and systems, revealing weaknesses and gaps before real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

Airmen from the 341st Mission Support Group assemble a forward operating base during the Nimble Auk exercise April 14th, 2025, near Townsend, Mont. Nimble Auk is a four-day exercise simulating a deployment from Malmstrom AFB to familiarize Airmen with the setting and hardships endured during a real-world deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

An Airman from the 341st Mission Support Group stands next to a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during exercise Nimble Auk April 16, 2025, near Townsend, Mont. Airmen guarded the perimeter of the Forward Operating Base to keep simulated adversaries from entering the area and obstructing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

Airmen from Malmstrom Air Force Base respond to an ambush during exercise Nimble Auk April 15th, 2025, near Townsend, Mont. During the exercise, teams were sent out on simulated missions and were expected to respond accordingly to any threats or unexpected forces.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

Airmen from Malmstrom Air Force Base fly on a C-130H aircraft during the Nimble Auk exercise April 14th, 2025, near Great Falls, Mont. With the support of the Montana Air National Guard, Airmen from Malmstrom AFB were able to be transported to their exercise location via the C-130H aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

An Airman takes accountability of Airmen from the 341st Mission Support Group as they board a C-130H aircraft in execution of exercise Nimble Auk April 14th, 2025, at the Montana Air National Guard, Great Falls, Mont. Around 200 Airmen were flown out for the deployment exercise to test and improve on the Group’s capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

A Joint Light Tactical Vehicle approaches a forward operating base during exercise Nimble Auk April 14, 2025, near Townsend, Mont. JLTVs assisted with the execution of missions performed for the simulated deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

Airmen from the 341st Mission Support Group assemble field tents during exercise Nimble Auk April 14, 2025, near Townsend, Mont. Airmen were provided with field tents and cots to sleep in for the three-night simulated deployment exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Malmstrom AFB conducts Nimble Auk simulated deployment exercise

Published April 30, 2025

TOWNSEND, Mont. -- Airmen from Malmstrom Air Force Base pose for a group photo during exercise Nimble Auk April 17, 2025, near Townsend, Mont. Exercise Nimble Auk included Airmen from different career fields and put them in positions to hone skills outside of their normal operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)