U.S. Airmen prepare a power cord for use on a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing during Bamboo Eagle 24-3 at at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 2, 2024. The objective of exercises with speed and scale is to demonstrate the Department of the Air Force preparedness for complex, large-scale military operations, demonstrating the ability to operate in a contested, dynamic environment against high end threats on short notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)