Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles
An Arizona Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk departs Auxiliary Field 6 near Gila Bend, Ariz., during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 on Nov. 16, 2024. Set against the unmatched backdrop of the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Desert Hammer leverages Arizona’s strategic geography to provide realistic combat training for U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Orozco)