by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres
621st Contigency Response Wing Public Affairs
3/27/2013 - JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. (AFNS) -- Eagle Flag is designed for developing, testing and rehearsing the expeditionary combat support library of capabilities. Traditionally an air base opening exercise, it has evolved into a proof of concept and mission rehearsal for joint task force-port opening, close the operating location, aeromedical evacuation operations, defense support to civil authorities, contingency response element integration, irregular warfare, humanitarian operations and other contingencies faced by our nation and its allies.
View the slideshow to see how Airmen from the 612st Contingency Response Wing and Soldiers from the 690th Rapid Port Opening Element worked together to accomplish their mission.
