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The Aircrew of a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, participated in a search and rescue training mission in support of Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 at Naval Air Station North Island, California, August 6, 2024. During Bamboo Eagle, Mobility Air Force assets supported warfighters implementing all-domain combat-power generation from disaggregated basing locations throughout the western United States, along with distributed command and control, agile logistics and tactical air-to-air refueling.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing prepare a B-1B Lancer for takeoff during the last day of Bamboo Eagle 24-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 9, 2024. With over 3,000 U.S. service members from four military branches participating and supported by more than 20 units, BE 24-3 employs the operation of over 150 aircraft at multiple locations to enhance interoperability and warfighting capabilities, bolstering readiness.