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Bamboo Eagle 25-3: Honing C2 concepts through combat-representative scenarios

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules taxis during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 5, 2025. Through rigorous scenarios, the exercise ensures Airmen and Guardians are ready to deliver decisive airpower and sustain operations in the most demanding environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Tucker, assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, spins a propeller on an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft to test its operability during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 on Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, August 5, 2025. The exercise reinforces the U.S. Air Force's ability to project power and sustain combat operations under the most demanding conditions, ensuring readiness to deter aggression and respond to emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea)

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Bamboo Eagle 25-3: Honing C2 concepts through combat-representative scenarios

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron aboard an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron search for a simulated downed pilot during RED FLAG-RESCUE 25-3 at Oxnard, California, Aug. 4, 2025. The pararescuemen were tasked with locating, descending to, and rescuing the patient while also engaging simulated opposition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Finn V)

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Army CH-47 Chinook transports Airmen to simulated forward deployed locations

U.S. Airmen from various installations assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force approach a CH-47 Chinook assigned to Bravo Company, 3-238th General Support Aviation Battalion at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, during Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 4, 2025. Through this joint exercise, Airmen learned critical mission integration skills through collaboration with other branches. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)

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IROC is changing the way bases operate

Gerald Romine, computer assistant for the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron IT Department, views building statuses in real time at Tyndall Air Force Base, Aug. 4, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christine A. Walker)

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Bamboo Eagle 25-3: Operational C2 Coalition Partners

Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and United Kingdom Space operational command and control members serving in Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3’s Air Operations Center at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, July 22 - Aug. 8, 2025. BE is a large scale live-fly, virtual and constructive exercise, designed to employ command and control through rapid reaction, coordination, and integration of weapon systems in a combat-representative environment, generating combat air power while moving and sustaining the expeditionary air base in a dynamic environment. (Photo cropped to focus on subjects) (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jonathan Stephens)

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Bamboo Eagle 25-3: Honing C2 concepts through combat-representative scenarios

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Racic, 23rd Base Defense Squadron fire team leader, defends an entry control point during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, August 3, 2025. Exercise BE 25-3 is designed to test readiness through intricate exercises, improve rapid deployment of forces, and exercise mission command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alondra Cristobal Hernandez)

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Bamboo Eagle 25-3: Honing C2 concepts through combat-representative scenarios

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Messer, 115th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation specialist, assists in unloading cargo from a C-5M Super Galaxy during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 3, 2025. Participants are challenged to think critically and creatively, showcasing their ability to adapt and innovate in the face of dynamic operational demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)

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Bamboo Eagle 25-3: Honing C2 concepts through combat-representative scenarios

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Walsh, 21st Air Task Force commander, gives opening remarks during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, August 1, 2025. The 21st ATF is building mission-ready Airmen through exercises such as BE 25-3, sharpening tactical skills that prepare them to deploy alongside the same team they train with now. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alondra Cristobal Hernandez)

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71st Surveillance Squadron Activation Ceremony

Col. David Sawyer (left), deputy commander of the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and Col. Jared Broddrick (right) 71st Surveillance Squadron commander, remove the casing from the unit guidon during the activation of ceremony at the Air Force Technical Applications Center, Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Aug. 1, 2025. The 71st SURS became the first Reserve squadron attached to AFTAC since the long range detection mission’s inception in 1947. Also pictured is Master Sgt. Joshua D. Hauser, 71st SURS First Sergeant and guidon bearer for the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew S. Jurgens)

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71st Surveillance Squadron Activation Ceremony

Col. Jared Broddrick, commander of the 71st Surveillance Squadron, gives opening remarks during the squadron’s activation ceremony Aug. 1, 2025. The 71st SURS will be responsible for augmenting the 22nd Surveillance Squadron by providing strategic surge capacity and steady-state mission requirements in support of AFTAC’s global nuclear surveillance mission. The 22nd SURS operates AFTAC’s 24-hour operations center that collects, processes and analyzes information from a global seismic, hydroacoustic, satellite and radio frequency recording network. Also pictured is (seated) Col. David Sawyer, deputy commander of the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing and presiding official for the ceremony and Master Sgt. Joshua D. Hauser, 71st SURS First Sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew S. Jurgens)

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71st Surveillance Squadron Activation Ceremony

Col. David Sawyer (left), deputy commander of the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, passes the newly unfurled unit guidon to Col. Jared Broddrick (right) 71st Surveillance Squadron commander, during the activation ceremony welcoming the 71st SURS to the Air Force Technical Applications Center Aug. 1, 2025. The 71st SURS became the first Reserve squadron attached to AFTAC since the long range detection mission’s inception in 1947. Also pictured is Master Sgt. Joshua D. Hauser, 71st SURS First Sergeant and guidon bearer for the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew S. Jurgens)

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Virginia Air National Guard’s Eleanor Warren named among USAF’s top 12 Airmen of 2025

U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Eleanor Warren, currently assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa 603rd Air Operations Center strategy division, poses for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 1, 2025. Warren was selected as one of the 2025 recipients for the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards, representing her home unit, 192nd Intelligence Squadron, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Virginia Air National Guard’s Eleanor Warren named among USAF’s top 12 Airmen of 2025

U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Eleanor Warren, assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa 603rd Air Operations Center strategy division, speaks on occupational operations at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 1, 2025. Warren was selected as one of the 2025 recipients for the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards for her individual merit, exceeding in her contributions to the active duty U.S Air Force, Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Virginia Air National Guard’s Eleanor Warren named among USAF’s top 12 Airmen of 2025

U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Eleanor Warren, assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa 603rd Air Operations Center strategy division, conducts research at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 1, 2025. Warren was selected as one of the 2025 recipients for the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards, demonstrating excellence in both stateside and deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Virginia Air National Guard’s Eleanor Warren named among USAF’s top 12 Airmen of 2025

U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Eleanor Warren, assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa 603rd Air Operations Center strategy division orders, speaks on occupational operations with teammates at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 1, 2025. Warren was selected as one of the 2025 recipients for the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards, which identifies and celebrates those who go above and beyond in their character, development and contributions to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Exercise Desert Dragon

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Benetti, 14th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, uses communication equipment during exercise Desert Dragon in Pearce, Arizona, July 31, 2025. Benetti acted as the link between two ground force commanders and an aircraft pilot to accomplish exercise objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jaden Kidd)

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Exercise Desert Dragon

U.S. Airmen from the 14th Air Support Operation Squadron and U.S. soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepare to conduct exercise Desert Dragon in Pearce, Arizona, July 31, 2025. 14th ASOS Airmen conducted joint training with Army personnel to master air-to-ground integration and enhance operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jaden Kidd)

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Exercise Desert Dragon

U.S. Airmen assigned to 14th Air Support Operation Squadron and U.S. Army soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, walk back to base after a successful exercise in Pearce, Arizona, July 31, 2025. Air Force joint terminal attack controllers and Army personnel conducted joint training to develop and improve air-to-ground integration in a simulated contested environment and enhanced joint and total force operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jaden Kidd)

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Exercise Desert Dragon

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Benetti, 14th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, left, works with U.S. Army Capt. Mohamed Elmaola, 2nd Battalion, 12 Infantry Regiment, 4 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division battalion airborne operations officer, right, during exercise Desert Dragon in Pearce, Arizona, July 31, 2025. JTACs are trained to convey targets and relay battlespace awareness to pilots conducting close air support or other similar combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jaden Kidd)

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