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7th EAS Pushes Tactical Boundaries in Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1

U.S. Air Force Maj. David Larson, left, and Capt. Tim Lloyd, both 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron pilots, check infrared wing lights on a C-17 Globemaster III during Bamboo Eagle 25-1 near Sacramento, California, Feb. 10, 2025. Bamboo Eagle is the third of three exercises the 7th EAS programmed to develop their Mass Generation Force Element ahead of their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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7th EAS Pushes Tactical Boundaries in Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1

U.S. Air Force Maj. David Larson, 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron pilot, stands outside a C-17 Globemaster III while conducting semi-prepared runway operations training for Bamboo Eagle 25-1 at the Schoonover landing zone, California, Feb. 9, 2025. During Bamboo Eagle, the 7th EAS engaged in semi-prepared runway operations, low altitude air refueling training, integrated combat turn training, night flying operations, specialized fueling operations and other critical pre-deployment practice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Nash)

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7th EAS Pushes Tactical Boundaries in Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III pilot, with the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, prepares to land the aircraft while conducting training for Bamboo Eagle 25-1 at Travis Air Force Base, California, Feb. 8, 2025. Bamboo Eagle served as the certification event for the 7th EAS ahead of their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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7th EAS Pushes Tactical Boundaries in Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III pilot, with the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, monitors speed and altitude while conducting training for Bamboo Eagle 25-1 near Lake Tahoe, on the border between California and Nevada, Feb. 8, 2025. Bamboo Eagle is the third of three exercises the 7th EAS programmed to develop their Mass Generation Force Element ahead of their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

An F-35 Lightning II hovers outside a the wing of a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and flown by an 931st Air Refueling Wing aircrew, the Reserve Unit at Team McConnell, over the skies of Guam, Feb. 5, 2025. The aircraft were participating in the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025. The F-35A provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability to the realistic combat training and scenarios in CN25. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Three F/A-18D Hornet aircraft hover outside a the wing of a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and flown by an 931st Air Refueling Wing aircrew, the Reserve Unit at Team McConnell, over the skies of Guam, Feb. 5, 2025. The aircraft were participating in the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025.CN25 showcases the importance of cooperation and partnership in maintaining a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region and highlights the U.S. commitment to working with Allies and partners to promote peace and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Three F/A-18D Hornet aircraft hover outside a the wing of a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and flown by an 931st Air Refueling Wing aircrew, the Reserve Unit at Team McConnell, over the skies of Guam, Feb. 5, 2025. The aircraft were participating in the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025. During the flight, the aircrew offloaded 36, 000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

(Left to right) Lt. Col. Leo Romero, 924th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, Capt. Daniel Kinnamon, 924th ARS co-pilot, fly over the skies of Guam on the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025 (CN25, Feb. 5, 2025. The main focus of the exercise is the integration and flight operations with the F-35A Lightning and F-35B Lightning II from all three participating nations: Japanese Air Self Defense Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Lt. Col. Leo Romero, 924th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, lines a KC-46A Pegasus up before takeoff on the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025 (CN25) Feb. 5, 2025, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. During CN25, allies and partners take to the skies of Guam. Participants exercise interoperability during CN25 through agile, integrated generation of airpower, demonstrating Allied airpower resilience and survivability in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Capt. Daniel Kinnamon, 924th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus co-pilot, prepares for takeoff on the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025 (CN25), Feb. 5, 2025. The KC-46 is piloted by members of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, the Reserve unit at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. CN25 aims to enhance the capabilities of partner air forces through training, exercises, and knowledge sharing. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Senior Airman Oliver Hughes, 924th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus boom operator, prepares for takeoff on the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025 (CN25), Feb. 5, 2025. The KC-46 is flown by members of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, the Reserve unit at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Pacific Air Forces, alongside joint and multinational partners routinely exercise and train at various locations, demonstrating the collective ability to deploy airpower throughout the Pacific theatre. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Capt. Daniel Kinnamon, 924th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus co-pilot, prepares for takeoff on the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025 (CN25), Feb. 5, 2025. The KC-46 is piloted by members of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, the Reserve unit at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. CN25 aims to enhance the capabilities of partner air forces through training, exercises, and knowledge sharing. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing sits with its cargo bay open during loading operations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 5, 2025, in preparation for Bamboo Eagle 25-1. This exercise demonstrates the squadron's capability to rapidly deploy personnel and equipment across disaggregated locations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing takes off at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 5, 2025, in preparation for Bamboo Eagle 25-1. This exercise demonstrates the squadron's capability to rapidly deploy personnel and equipment in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)

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250204-F-VE343-1011

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 62d Aerial Port Squadron prepare pallets of luggage for transportation prior to the start of Bamboo Eagle 25-1 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 4, 2025. Bamboo Eagle 25-1 highlights the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron's ability to support Agile Combat Employment and maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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250204-F-VE343-1029

Cargo is staged inside a hangar at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 4, 2025, in preparation for transport to McClellan Airfield, California, as part of Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1. This exercise reinforces the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron's capability to project combat power and sustain operations in dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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A U.S. Air Force loadmaster assigned to the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron directs a K-loader to position cargo for loading onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 5, 2025, in preparation for Bamboo Eagle 25-1. This exercise highlights the squadron's role in projecting combat power and sustaining operations across contested environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Asmaa Awad, a loadmaster with the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, ensures the cargo bay is clear before loading operations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 5, 2025, in preparation for Bamboo Eagle 25-1. This step is crucial to safely and efficiently transporting mission-essential equipment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Washington, left, Staff Sgt. Joshua Gabriel, right, both loadmasters assigned to the 728th Airlift Squadron and Senior Airman Asmaa Awad, bottom, a 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, discuss unloading operations at McClellan Airfield, California, Feb. 6, 2025. The loadmasters are participating in Bamboo Eagle 25-1, an exercise designed to create a combat-representative environment that challenges and prepares U.S. and Allied forces for the evolving demands of modern warfare. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edgar Garibay, a crew chief with the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, refills the engine oil level of a C-17 Globemaster III after its arrival at McClellan Airfield, California, Feb. 5, 2025. Airmen are participating in Bamboo Eagle 25-1, an exercise designed to enhance interoperability in Agile Combat Employment, ensuring readiness across the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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