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Over 775 participants and 40 aircraft from various units across the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and Active Duty Air Force participated in this exercise designed to push the boundaries of combat readiness and air superiority. The Air National Guard's premier fighter integration exercise that was recently held during April/May 2024 at the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center in Georgia.

Hosted at the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, the Air Dominance Center serves as the premier location for Sentry Savannah. Situated near the largest military training airspace in the Department of Defense, the center provides a unique training experience for pilots to test their capabilities and It enables unit-level weapons officers to design specific scenarios aimed at honing the skills of squadron pilots, ranging from the newest basic-course wingman to the most seasoned instructor pilot or mission commander.

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The exercise gathers fighter squadrons from across the USA to practice and refine predominantly air-to-air and fighter integration tactics, techniques and procedures. Participants undergo a rigorous two-week training experience in dynamic scenarios that test their readiness and adaptability, focusing on building Agile Combat Employment concepts, deployment readiness and unit cohesion. The exercise aims to enhance combat readiness and proficiency by immersing participants in simulated, high-threat environments to execute missions while fostering air superiority across the full spectrum of conflict.

Sentry Savannah brought together personnel and aircraft from various units across the Air National Guard and Active Duty Air Force, including F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard "ANG", F-35 Lightning II jets assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont ANG, 187th Fighter Wing, Alabama ANG, F-22 Raptors and T-38 Talons assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia and not based assets including F-15 Eagles assigned to the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida ANG, KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing, New Hampshire ANG and KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa ANG.