 The 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 48th Munition Squadron participated in agile combat employment exercise Tartan Eagle at Royal Air Force Las Vegas, Scotland, along with supporting units from the 48th Fighter Wing. The team was there to not only demonstrate ace concepts, but also implement a new form of hot pit refueling and integrated combat turns. Tartan Eagle has been an absolute success. One of the things that we were out here trying to do is to prove the hot ICT concept and see if we'll be capable for use in the field later on. And we were 100% able to show that it is a worthwhile venture and that it is a provable method to get aircraft in, reloaded and back out. The fact that we have airmen who are willing to step outside of the comfort zone or the bubble that was originally set for them because they're used to the idea of, well, why can't I do somebody else's job? It makes them more adaptable and it's very encouraging for our senior NCOs to know that I work with these fine young men and women who are just absolutely willing to jump into somebody else's job without hesitation. Tartan Eagle has helped to identify areas of this new system that can be improved to ensure aircraft can return to the air faster than before. Conducting these exercises alongside our NATO allies allows us to not only improve the 48th fighterings ability to operate out of partnered locations, but also demonstrate its commitment to supporting partners within the European theater.