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Bamboo Eagle 25-3: Multi-Service Integration in a Contested Synthetic Battlespace

U.S. Airmen participate in Bamboo Eagle 25-3, a combat-realistic scenario in combined live-fly, virtual, and constructive exercise, at the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Aug. 5, 2025. The DMOC's live, virtual, and constructive, or LVC, training environment provides a high-fidelity proving ground where commanders and battle managers can practice decision-making in contested, degraded, and operationally complex environments without risk to life or assets. (Computer screens and papers were blurred for security purposes; photo cropped to focus on subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Alenne Mojica)
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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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U.S. Air Force Security Forces Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (SF-WTIC) graduates pose for a photo with U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, back center, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, during the SF-WTIC graduation ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 8, 2025. Graduates of the course serve as expert advisors to military leaders on integrated base defense and tactical operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, left, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, presents Master Sgt. Curt Lavigne, 354th Security Forces Squadron training superintendent, with the Security Forces Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (SF-WTIC) Leadership Award for Class 25-A during the SF-WTIC graduation ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 8, 2025. The award recognizes the Defender who demonstrated exceptional combat proficiency, leadership and the ability to motivate superiors, peers and subordinates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, left, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, presents Tech. Sgt. Brock Strong, 100th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, with the Security Forces Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (SF-WTIC) Top Shot Award for Class 25-A during the SF-WTIC graduation ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 8, 2025. The award honored the student who achieved the highest score on live-fire evaluations and demonstrated superior weapons system proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, left, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, presents Capt. Colin Hoveln, right, 344th Security Operations Squadron director of operations, with the Security Forces Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (SF-WTIC) Distinguished Graduate Award for Class 25-A during the SF-WTIC graduation ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 8, 2025. The award honors the student who demonstrated exceptional academic performance, leadership and tactical proficiency throughout the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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WTIC Graduation Marks Next Generation of Security Forces Leaders

U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, delivers keynote remarks during the Security Forces Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course graduation ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 8, 2025. Bussiere keyed on the importance of Security Forces integration and innovation in future combat operations, highlighting the course’s role in shaping the next generation of tactical leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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WTIC Graduation Marks Next Generation of Security Forces Leaders

U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, delivers keynote remarks during the Security Forces Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course graduation ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 8, 2025. Bussiere emphasized the importance of Security Forces integration and innovation in combat operations, highlighting the course’s role in developing the next generation of tactical leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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AMMOS: Sharpening the edge of combat logistics

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steven Ortner, Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations School (AMMOS) commander, delivers remarks during the AMMOS assumption of command ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 3, 2025. As the AMMOS commander, Ortner oversees graduate-level training in tactical aircraft maintenance, logistics and munitions for central board-selected officers and senior noncommissioned officers from across all major commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)
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AMMOS: Sharpening the edge of combat logistics

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steven Ortner, right, receives the guidon from Brig. Gen. Lawrence T. Sullivan, 57th Wing commander, assuming command of the Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations School during a ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 3, 2025. The guidon symbolizes the authority and responsibility passed to the incoming commander, representing continuity in leadership and AMMOS’s mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)
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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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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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99th FSS Fast Pass: new virtual check-in enhances ID card services

Customers wait in the 99th Force Support Squadron ID card and DEERS office lobby at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 5, 2025. The 99th FSS is implementing FSS Fast Pass , a web-based check-in and queuing system aimed at reducing crowding, improving communication, and enhancing customer experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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99th FSS Fast Pass: new virtual check-in enhances ID card services

Customers wait in the 99th Force Support (FSS) Squadron ID card and DEERS office lobby at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 5, 2025. The 99th FSS is implementing FSS Fast Pass, a web-based check-in and queuing system aimed at reducing crowding, improving communication, and enhancing customer experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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99th FSS Fast Pass: new virtual check-in enhances ID card services

Isaac Contreras, right, a 99th Force Support Squadron (FSS) personnel assistant, helps a customer at the ID card and DEERS office at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 5, 2025. The 99th FSS is implementing FSS Fast Pass, a web-based check-in and queuing system aimed at reducing crowding, improving communication, and enhancing customer experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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Bamboo Eagle 25-3: Honing C2 concepts through combat-representative scenarios

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryce Dallas, a crew chief assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals an MQ-9 Reaper during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 on Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, August 5, 2025. The exercise tests participants' ability to synchronize multi-domain operations, ensuring readiness to deliver decisive airpower anytime, anywhere. (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 Capt. Steven Akins, a pilot assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, conducts pre-flight inspections in an F-35A Lightning II during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, Aug. 6, 2025. Bamboo Eagle 25-3 contributes to the DLE’s mission by testing participants’ ability to execute Agile Combat Employment, sustain logistics and maintain mission success in contested theaters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)
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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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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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