Exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1 tests Air Force readiness at MCAS Yuma

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melvin Curtis, 95th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, completes a post-attack reconnaissance sweep during exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 19, 2026. By simulating high-end threats, the exercise challenges participants to refine their skills and adapt to dynamic scenarios, reinforcing their ability to sustain operations under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez
VIRIN: 260219-F-VN231-1075.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/5000

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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