U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing, arrive at Forward Operating Base Outlaw during Exercise Outlaw Shield at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 4, 2025. Outlaw Shield was a 96 hour exercise that gave 628th CES Airmen the opportunity to put their everyday skills to the test during realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing, prepare to begin the setup for Exercise Outlaw Shield at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 4, 2025. This exercise was an opportunity for leadership at all levels, putting Airmen in realistic scenarios similar to ones they could experience in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, set up a tent during Exercise Outlaw Shield at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 4, 2025. This exercise was an opportunity for leadership at all levels, putting Airmen in realistic scenarios similar to ones they could experience in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing, operate an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot during Exercise Outlaw Shield at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 4, 2025. Outlaw Shield was a 96 hour exercise that gave 628th CES Airmen the opportunity to put their everyday skills to the test during realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

A U.S. Airman, assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, operates an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot during Exercise Outlaw Shield at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 4, 2025. Outlaw Shield was a 96 hour exercise that gave 628th CES Airmen the opportunity to put their everyday skills to the test during realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing, respond to a medical situation during Exercise Outlaw Shield at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 5, 2025. This exercise was an opportunity for leadership at all levels, putting Airmen in realistic scenarios similar to ones they could experience in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Darcy Farrel, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron section commander, responds to a medical situation during Exercise Outlaw Shield at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 5, 2025. The 628th Communications Squadron and 628th Contracting Squadron were both a part of the exercise, giving 628th CES Airmen the chance to learn how other units operate and how to better work together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

A U.S. Airman, assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, responds to a protest situation during Exercise Outlaw Shield at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 5, 2025. The 628th Communications Squadron and 628th Contracting Squadron were both a part of the exercise, giving 628th CES Airmen the chance to learn how other units operate and how to better work together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

A U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lorenzo Barnes, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy pavement and construction equipment specialist, responds to a medical situation during Exercise Outlaw Shield at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 5, 2025. This exercise gave Airmen the chance to use the skills they will need to survive and operate in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

U.S. Air Force Col. James Parker, 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston commander, arrives at Forward Operating Base Outlaw to observe Airmen participating in Exercise Outlaw Shield at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 5, 2025. The 628th Communications Squadron and 628th Contracting Squadron were both a part of the exercise, giving 628th CES Airmen the chance to learn how other units operate and how to better work together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

A U.S. Airman, assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing, relays information to his team during Exercise Outlaw Shield at North Auxiliary Air Field, S.C., Nov. 6, 2025. This exercise gave Airmen the chance to use the skills they will need to survive and operate in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

A U.S. Airman, assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing, responds to a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear scenario during Exercise Outlaw Shield at North Auxiliary Air Field, S.C., Nov. 6, 2025. This exercise gave Airmen the chance to use the skills they will need to survive and operate in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, respond to a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery situation during Exercise Outlaw Shield at North Auxiliary Air Field, S.C., Nov. 6, 2025. This exercise was an opportunity for Airmen who have not deployed to put their skills to the test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Pasamonte, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy pavement and construction equipment specialist, mixes concrete during Exercise Outlaw Shield at North Auxiliary Air Field, S.C., Nov. 6, 2025. This exercise was an opportunity for Airmen who have not deployed to put their skills to the test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, respond to a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery situation during Exercise Outlaw Shield at North Auxiliary Air Field, S.C., Nov. 6, 2025. This exercise was an opportunity for Airmen who have not deployed to put their skills to the test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

A U.S. Airman, assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, smooths concrete during Exercise Outlaw Shield at North Auxiliary Air Field, S.C., Nov. 6, 2025. This exercise was an opportunity for Airmen who have not deployed to put their skills to the test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)