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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen monitor the release of cargo from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Auxiliary Airfield 6 near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024. Through joint and multinational collaboration, Desert Hammer tests the ability of over 700 participants and 131 aircraft to operate, defend, and sustain airbases under austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules maneuvers during a cargo drop training operation as part of Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Auxiliary Airfield 6 near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024, following a precision air drop. This large-scale exercise showcases the adaptability of Mission Ready Airmen, advancing the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving challenges of global competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

U.S. Marines refuel an F-35 Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing’s 62nd Fighter Squadron, on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 14, 2024. The Marines and F-35s participated in Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1, to include a forward area refueling point training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Finn V)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

U.S. Marines refuel an F-35 Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing’s 62nd Fighter Squadron, on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024. The Marines and F-35s participated in Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1, to include a forward area refueling point training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

U.S. Marines refuel an F-35 Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing’s 62nd Fighter Squadron, on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024. The Marines and F-35s participated in Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1, to include a forward area refueling point training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

U.S. Marines refuel an F-35 Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing’s 62nd Fighter Squadron, on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024. The Marines and F-35s participated in Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1, to include a forward area refueling point training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 924th Fighter Group taxis on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024, as part of Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 hosted by the 944th Fighter Wing. Set against the unmatched backdrop of the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Desert Hammer leverages Arizona’s strategic geography to provide realistic combat training for U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 924th Fighter Group of the 944th Fighter Wing fires its 30mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Barry M. Goldwater Range East near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024. Through joint and multinational collaboration, Desert Hammer tests the ability of over 700 participants and 131 aircraft to operate, defend, and sustain airbases under austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 924th Fighter Group of the 944th Fighter Wing fires its 30mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Barry M. Goldwater Range East near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024. This large-scale exercise showcases the adaptability of Mission Ready Airmen, advancing the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving challenges of global competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 924th Fighter Group of the 944th Fighter Wing releases flares during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Barry M. Goldwater Range East near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024. Set against the unmatched backdrop of the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Desert Hammer leverages Arizona’s strategic geography to provide realistic combat training for U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

Col. Chad Burdick, 944th Fighter Wing Air Task Force Commander for Desert Hammer, addresses Reserve Citizen Airmen during a Ready Start Brief at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2024. Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 emphasizes the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s commitment to readiness by integrating Agile Combat Support and Large Force Exercise capabilities in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen gather for a Ready Start Brief as part of Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2024. This large-scale exercise showcases the adaptability of Mission Ready Airmen, advancing the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving challenges of global competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

944th Fighter Wing Airmen Reserve Citizen review video footage during a Ready Start Brief as part of Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2024. Through joint and multinational collaboration, Desert Hammer tests the ability of over 700 participants and 131 aircraft to operate, defend, and sustain airbases under austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen review video footage as part of a Ready Start Brief during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2024. Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 emphasizes the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s commitment to readiness by integrating Agile Combat Support and Large Force Exercise capabilities in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

Marines and 944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen prepare for an MV-22 Osprey flight during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2024. Through joint and multinational collaboration, Desert Hammer tests the ability of over 700 participants and 131 aircraft to operate, defend, and sustain airbases under austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Orozco)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Unleashing Arizona’s “National Treasure” Training Grounds

A KC-130J Hercules from the U.S. Marine Corps executes a low-level cargo drop flyover at Auxiliary Airfield 6 near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024. This exercise highlights the adaptability of Mission Ready Airmen and enhances their ability to sustain operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Unleashing Arizona’s “National Treasure” Training Grounds

A line of Arizona Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters prepare for takeoff at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 16, 2024. Through joint and multinational collaboration, Desert Hammer tests the ability of over 700 participants and 131 aircraft to operate, defend, and sustain airbases under austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Orozco)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Unleashing Arizona’s “National Treasure” Training Grounds

Arizona Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters are staged at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 16, 2024. Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 emphasizes the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s commitment to readiness by integrating Agile Combat Support and Large Force Exercise capabilities in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Orozco)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Unleashing Arizona’s “National Treasure” Training Grounds

U.S. Marine Corps pilots refuel their MV-22 Osprey from an Air Force HC-130 Combat King II aircraft during the Desert Hammer 25-1 exercise over Barry M. Goldwater Range East in southern Arizona, Nov. 15, 2024. Desert Hammer was a large-force joint exercise which included a number of scenarios such as specialized refueling operations and casualty evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Unleashing Arizona’s “National Treasure” Training Grounds

Two 944th Fighter Wing U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen dawn their Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear and walk together after completing a patrol during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Auxiliary Field 6 near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2024. This large-scale exercise showcases the adaptability of Mission Ready Airmen, advancing the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving challenges of global competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)

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