552nd ACW E-3 Sentry aircraft conduct weather flush exercise

E-3G Sentry aircraft assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing line up on Runway 18 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 21, 2023. The weather flush gives air crews, support squadrons and maintainers a chance to practice generating the E-3G Sentry to evacuate the area quickly in the event of a weather emergency. Constant training ensures Airmen are ready to provide support command, control and communication to support multi-domain operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Paul Shirk)

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552nd ACW E-3 Sentry aircraft conduct weather flush exercise

E-3G Sentry aircraft assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing await clearance to depart during a weather flush exercise at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 21, 2023. The 552nd ACW’s mission is to train, develop, and employ combat-ready Airmen and weapons systems to deliver decisive Command of the Air supporting America’s national security priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Paul Shirk)

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552nd ACW E-3 Sentry aircraft conduct weather flush exercise

An E-3G Sentry aircraft assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing taxis during a weather flush exercise at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 21, 2023. The Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft were practicing a weather flush exercise, where aircraft are evacuated on short notice due to incoming severe weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Miguel Andrade)

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552nd ACW E-3 Sentry aircraft conduct weather flush exercise

E-3G Sentry aircraft assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing taxi into position during a weather flush exercise at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 21, 2023. In addition to the United States Air Force, versions of the E-3 are used by NATO, French Air and Space Force, Royal Saudi Air Force and the Chilean Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Hybers)

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552nd ACW E-3 Sentry aircraft conduct weather flush exercise

An E-3G Sentry aircraft assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing takes off during a weather flush exercise at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 21, 2023. Based at Tinker AFB, Joint Base Elmendorf -Richardson, Alaska, and Kadena Air Base, Japan, the E-3 Sentry is the Air Force’s primary airborne warning and control system supporting the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Hybers)

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552nd ACW E-3 Sentry aircraft conduct weather flush exercise

E-3G Sentry aircraft assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing await clearance to depart during a weather flush exercise at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 21, 2023. The 552nd ACW’s mission is to train, develop, and employ combat-ready Airmen and weapons systems to deliver decisive Command of the Air supporting America’s national security priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Hybers)

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552nd ACW E-3 Sentry aircraft conduct weather flush exercise

Published March 22, 2023
72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- E-3G Sentry aircraft assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing line up on Runway 18 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 21, 2023. The weather flush gives air crews, support squadrons and maintainers a chance to practice generating the E-3G Sentry to evacuate the area quickly in the event of a weather emergency. Constant training ensures Airmen are ready to provide support command, control and communication to support multi-domain operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Paul Shirk)