Col. Chad Burdick, 944th Fighter Wing Air Task Force Commander for Desert Hammer, addresses Reserve Citizen Airmen during a Ready Start Brief at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2024. Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 emphasizes the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s commitment to readiness by integrating Agile Combat Support and Large Force Exercise capabilities in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)