LANGLEY AFB, Va., Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command issued the following press release:

Airmen from the 355th Wing strengthened their ability to operate in contested environments during Coyote Storm 26.2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Sept. 14-17.

Coyote Storm 26.2 was a training exercise focused on improving flexibility and readiness through the Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0 concept. AEW 2.0 training requires that preparation for deployments happens long before members go into theater and ensures that they have the time to train together across disciplines.

An HH-60W Jolly Green II, assigned to the 55th Rescue Generation Squadron, takes off during exercise Coyote Storm 26.1 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 17, ...