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

944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen gather and prepare for the day’s training activities during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, 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 Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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

The sun rises over the 944th Fighter Wing basecamp during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, 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 Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules maneuvers during a 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: Unleashing Arizona’s “National Treasure” Training Grounds

U.S. Air Force Airmen approach a cargo bundle safely descending from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules during an Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 training mission at Auxiliary Airfield 6 near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024. Exercise Desert Hammer tests the operational readiness of over 700 participants across the Air Force Reserve, Air Force Active Duty, Arizona Army National Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps. (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 cargo bundle safely descends from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules during an Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 training mission at Auxiliary Airfield 6 near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024. Exercise Desert Hammer tests the operational readiness of over 700 participants across the Air Force Reserve, Air Force Active Duty, Arizona Army National Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps. (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 UH-60 Black Hawk from the Arizona Army National Guard prepares for landing during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Auxiliary Airfield 6 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: Unleashing Arizona’s “National Treasure” Training Grounds

Smoke rises from a simulated target after being engaged by an A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 924th Fighter Group of the 944th Fighter Wing during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Barry M. Goldwater Range East near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 14, 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: Unleashing Arizona’s “National Treasure” Training Grounds

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: Unleashing Arizona’s “National Treasure” Training Grounds

One of the first chalks of 944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen arrives at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field in Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024. Chalks refers to group of service members and is a critical part of military transportation operations, allowing service members to be quickly and efficiently transported to their destination. They are used for combat operations, training exercises, and humanitarian missions. 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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Healy Highlights Importance of New Task Order at Commander’s Call

Lieutenant General John P. Healy, the dual-hatted chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command speaks on the importance of his latest Task Order, TASKORD 2024-01, at a commander’s call at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia, the day after Veteran’s Day.

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Red Flag-Alaska bolsters combat airpower interoperability

U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron 135 from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington fly next to a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 916th Air Refueling Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, during Red Flag-Alaska 24-3 over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 21, 2024. RF-A serves as an ideal platform for international engagement, and the exercise has a long history of including allies and partners. This enables all involved to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang)

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COMAMC provides Commander's Intent at Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium

U.S. Air Force Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks to nearly 1000 Airmen during the 56th Annual Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium, Oct. 31, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas. Lamontagne kicked off the symposium introducing his commander’s intent and bucketing it into three focus areas: Airmen, mission, and commitment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)

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COMAMC provides Commander's Intent at Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium

U.S. Air Force Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks to nearly 1000 Airmen during the 56th Annual Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium, Oct. 31, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas. Lamontagne kicked off the symposium introducing his commander’s intent and bucketing it into three focus areas: Airmen, mission, and commitment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)

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COMAMC provides Commander's Intent at Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium

U.S. Air Force Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks to nearly 1000 Airmen during the 56th Annual Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium, Oct. 31, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas. Lamontagne kicked off the symposium introducing his commander’s intent and bucketing it into three focus areas: Airmen, mission, and commitment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)

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COMAMC provides Commander's Intent at Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium

U.S. Air Force Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks to nearly 1000 Airmen during the 56th Annual Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium, Oct. 31, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas. Lamontagne kicked off the symposium introducing his commander’s intent and bucketing it into three focus areas: Airmen, mission, and commitment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)

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COMAMC provides Commander's Intent at Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium

U.S. Air Force Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks to nearly 1000 Airmen during the 56th Annual Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium, Oct. 31, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas. Lamontagne kicked off the symposium introducing his commander’s intent and bucketing it into three focus areas: Airmen, mission, and commitment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)

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COMAMC provides Commander's Intent at Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium

U.S. Air Force Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks to nearly 1000 Airmen during the 56th Annual Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium, Oct. 31, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas. Lamontagne kicked off the symposium introducing his commander’s intent and bucketing it into three focus areas: Airmen, mission, and commitment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)

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230101-F-KM882-1069

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, and Japanese Armed Forces muster for a safety brief prior to a bilateral rapid airfield damage repair exercise as part of Keen Sword 25 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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230101-F-KM882-1101

U.S. Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japanese Armed Forces perform a foreign object debris walk prior to a bilateral rapid airfield damage repair exercise as part of Keen Sword 25 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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230101-F-KM882-1118

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, and Japanese Armed Forces utilize front-end loaders to clear a simulated flightline during a bilateral rapid airfield damage repair exercise as part of Keen Sword 25 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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