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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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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Readiness on an Unprecedented Scale

944th Fighter Wing U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen dawn their Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear and conduct a simulated reconnaissance patrol at Auxiliary Field 6 near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 15, 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 Readiness on an Unprecedented Scale

U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen board buses at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024, as they prepare for Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1. 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 Maj. Casey Staheli)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Readiness on an Unprecedented Scale

U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen engage in final preparations at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., before heading to Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1, 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 Maj. Casey Staheli)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Readiness on an Unprecedented Scale

U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen prepare to depart for Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Luke Air Force Base, 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 Maj. Casey Staheli)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Readiness on an Unprecedented Scale

944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen discuss exercise logistics in the early morning during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, 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 Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Readiness on an Unprecedented Scale

944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen in process during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, 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 Readiness on an Unprecedented Scale

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 Readiness on an Unprecedented Scale

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 Readiness on an Unprecedented Scale

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 Readiness on an Unprecedented Scale

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brannon Herman, 79th Rescue Squadron tactics loadmaster, secures forward area refueling point equipment into a HC-130 Combat King II aircraft during the Desert Hammer 25-1 exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 14, 2024. Desert Hammer was a large-force joint exercise which included personnel from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and four allied nation’s militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Readiness on an Unprecedented Scale

U.S. Air Force Airman from the 79th Rescue Squadron load and secure forward area refueling point equipment into a HC-130 Combat King II aircraft during the Desert Hammer 25-1 exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 14, 2024. Desert Hammer was a large-force joint exercise which included personnel from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and four allied nation’s militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop)

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Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Readiness on an Unprecedented Scale

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 924th Fighter Group prepares for takeoff at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024, as part of Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 hosted by the 944th Fighter Wing. 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 Andrew Garavito)

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