Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron discuss troop leading procedures and defensive strategy during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. The training utilized paintballs during a capture-the-flag scenario to provide participants with real-time feedback on their tactical movements and communication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron fill sandbags to create defensive fighting positions during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. Prime BEEF training ensures civil engineers are ready to quickly establish, sustain, and defend a forward operating base in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron, blue team, establish a home base perimeter during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. The comprehensive exercise culminated a four-month training cycle, challenging Airmen to execute integrated defense, convoy operations, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron, blue team, establish a home base perimeter during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. The comprehensive exercise culminated a four-month training cycle, challenging Airmen to execute integrated defense, convoy operations, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron’s red team defends a fighting position during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. The exercise brings together Airmen from all civil engineer career fields, such as HVAC, to practice multi-capable, expeditionary skills in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

A sandbag defensive fighting position for the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron’s blue team is concealed by camouflage netting during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. The exercise required Airmen to rapidly establish and defend a base perimeter as part of a competitive capture-the-flag scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron, red team, execute tactical movements to suppress enemy fire during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. The exercise culminated four months of training on individual skills including troop leading procedures, radio communications, and tactical convoy operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron defends a fighting position during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. The exercise incorporated tactical movement, radio communications, and simulated combat to strengthen the readiness of the civil engineer Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron’s red team defends a fighting position during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. The exercise brings together Airmen from all civil engineer career fields, such as HVAC, to practice multi-capable, expeditionary skills in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Dossett, 7th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), operates a drone to provide real-time surveillance during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. The integration of sUAS provided both teams with critical intelligence on enemy movements during the comprehensive field exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Dossett, 7th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), operates a drone to provide real-time surveillance during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. The integration of sUAS provided both teams with critical intelligence on enemy movements during the comprehensive field exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

The 7th Civil Engineer Squadron’s red team flag is fortified at its home base during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. The primary mission objective for each team was to infiltrate the opponent's territory, seize their flag, and extract it back to their own base to win the scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron, red team, receive a mission briefing during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. The exercise began with troop leading procedures and mission planning before the teams moved to the field to establish their defensive positions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron, red team, use land navigation skills to review a map and plan base security during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. Prime BEEF provides the foundational skills for civil engineers to support personnel and aircraft beddown operations in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron provides surveillance from a concealed position during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training exercise at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2026. The Prime BEEF exercise tested the culmination of four months of individual movement techniques and integrated defense training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Dyess Prime BEEF Airmen test expeditionary combat skills during capture-the-flag exercise

Published June 10, 2026
By Senior Airman Jade Caldwell
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

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