A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline while an F-22 Raptor takes flight during exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024. Bamboo Eagle exemplifies how the Air Force is recalibrating for Great Power Competition by enhancing its strength and capability, preparing to project power and deploy aircraft in coordination with the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anna Smith)