317th AW completes first Air Force Force Generation deployment

A C-130J Super Hercules taxis at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023. Six C-130Js returned with members from the 317th Airlift Wing from Kuwait and completed the first Air Force Force Generation movement within Air Mobility Command for the C-130J. AFFORGEN focuses on a 24-month cycle with 6-months per phase, which consist of four different stages: prepare, ready, available to commit and rest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mercedes Bizzotto)

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317th AW completes first Air Force Force Generation deployment

An Airman from the 317th Airlift Wing waves from a C-130J Super Hercules at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023. Airmen served under the U.S. Central Command for six months of taskings before returning home to their families and friends, along with six C-130Js. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mercedes Bizzotto)

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317th AW completes first Air Force Force Generation deployment

Families and friends of Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing wave at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023. After six months away from their families and friends, Airmen from the 317th AW returned after completing the first Air Force Force Generation movement within Air Mobility Command for the U.S Central Command. AFFORGEN focuses on a 24-month cycle with 6-months per phase, which consist of four different stages: prepare, ready, available to commit and rest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mercedes Bizzotto)

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317th AW completes first Air Force Force Generation deployment

Families and friends of Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing wait for returning members at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023. Airmen served under the U.S. Central Command for six months of taskings before returning home to their families along with six C-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mercedes Bizzotto)

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317th AW completes first Air Force Force Generation deployment

Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing greet returnees after a deployment from Kuwait to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023. Six C-130J Super Hercules returned with members from the 317th Airlift Wing from Kuwait and completed the first Air Force Force Generation movement within Air Mobility Command for the C-130J. AFFORGEN focuses on a 24-month cycle with 6-months per phase, which consist of four different stages: prepare, ready, available to commit and rest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mercedes Bizzotto)

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317th AW completes first Air Force Force Generation deployment

An Airman assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing embraces a loved one after returning to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023. Airmen served under the U.S. Central Command for six months of taskings before returning home to their families along with six C-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mercedes Bizzotto)

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317th AW completes first Air Force Force Generation deployment

An Airman from the 317th Airlift Wing embraces a loved one after returning to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023. Members from the 317th AW returned after deploying to Kuwait, and was the first Air Force Force Generation movement within Air Mobility Command for the C-130J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mercedes Bizzotto)

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317th AW completes first Air Force Force Generation deployment

An Airman from the 317th Operations Support Squadron embraces loved ones after returning to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023. After six months away from their families, Airmen from the 317th AW returned, completing the first Air Force Force Generation movement within Air Mobility Command for the U.S Central Command. AFFORGEN focuses on a 24-month cycle with 6-months per phase, which consist of four different stages: prepare, ready, available to commit and rest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mercedes Bizzotto)

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317th AW completes first Air Force Force Generation deployment

An Airman from the 317th Airlift Wing embraces his dog after returning to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023. Six C-130J Super Hercules returned with members from the 317th Airlift Wing after deploying from Kuwait and completed the first Air Force Force Generation movement within Air Mobility Command for the C-130J. AFFORGEN focuses on a 24-month cycle with 6-months per phase, which consist of four different stages: prepare, ready, available to commit and rest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mercedes Bizzotto)

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317th AW completes first Air Force Force Generation deployment

An Airman from the 317th Airlift Wing embraces loved ones after returning to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023. After six months away from their families, Airmen from the 317th AW finally returned after their first ever Air Force Force Generation movement within Air Mobility Command for the U.S Central Command. AFFORGEN focuses on a 24-month cycle with 6-months per phase, which consist of four different stages: prepare, ready, available to commit and rest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mercedes Bizzotto)

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317th AW completes first Air Force Force Generation deployment

Published Sept. 7, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Mercedes Bizzotto
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --