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SAVANNAH, Ga. (Nov. 6, 2022) – Thirty royal engineers from the 65 Field Support Squadron, 39 Engineer Regiment, stationed at Kinloss Barracks in Scotland, deployed here on October 21 to conduct contingency construction training with members of the 165th Civil Engineering Squadron during an annual exercise called Exercise FLYING ROSE 22.
This exercise is a long-standing, interoperability construction exchange program that enhances the training capabilities amongst civil engineers through execution of relevant contingency engineering projects and encourages the strengthening of our working relations with one of our NATO allies.
There were nine major projects that the royal engineers were tasked to assist with in their three-week deployment to the 165th AW which included a complete renovation of the new 165th AW Resiliency Center, plumbing installation and repair jobs, concrete work, installation of carpet and connecting power to facilities across multiple facilities on base.
There were 165 tasks identified for completion when we arrived on station and we have already completed a large majority of those tasks in these few weeks, said Capt. Greg Murray, 39 Engineering Regiment.
“The projects here at the 165th required the expertise of a good selection of our trades, including electricians, heating and air conditioning specialists, welders, carpenters, plumbers, and structural finishers,” said Murray.
“After completing this training exercise here with the 165th AW, we will be well-positioned to perform similar tasks during an upcoming construction deployment where we will build an urban operations training facility,” explained Murray.
A unique part of this exercise is that it is something that occurs annually which allows members from the 165th AW to build friendships and solid working relationships with these royal engineers which helps them all work together seamlessly.
“I love working with the royal engineers because of the comradery that they bring amongst their group,” said Master Sgt. Jimmy Brown, the supervisor of operations of the 165th Civil Engineering Squadron.
The royal engineers have been here multiple times throughout the years which has been a
great opportunity for both our Airmen and our British counterparts to build relationships, exchange cultural values, and to share tricks of the trade which can help us all execute contingency engineering tasks more efficiently, said Brown.
With a limited number of full-time Airmen to complete engineering on base, it is difficult to get certain tasks accomplished in as short of a timeframe as desired, but this exercise is something that is beneficial to the 165th CES because it brings in skilled civil engineers that can help speed up projects around the base.
“One project they are working on is scheduled to be complete early next year, however, with how quickly the royal engineers work, they got the majority of the project done in the three weeks that they are here,” said Brown. “This is a huge benefit for us and the base overall.”
The continued collaboration between the 165th CES and the royal engineers continues to support an excellent working relationship. Murray said he looks forward to the possibility of hosting some of the 165th Airmen in future exercise.
“All of our personnel have had a positive experience and continue to be humbled by our hosts generosity, unrivalled politeness and general can-do attitude,” said Murray.
| Date Taken: | 11.10.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 11.10.2022 15:37 |
| Story ID: | 433106 |
| Location: | SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, US |
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