944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen gather for a Ready Start Brief as part of Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 13, 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)