Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles
An Arizona Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter takes flight during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Auxiliary Field 6 near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 16, 2024. This large-scale exercise showcases the adaptability of Mission Ready Airmen, advancing the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving challenges of global competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)