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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, load onto a C-130J assigned to the 41st Airlift Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, to execute the mission forward during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, Aug. 7, 2025. The exercise provides a combat-representative environment that pushes participants to enhance their readiness through realistic training and advanced tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)