317th Airlift Wing 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)