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An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, out of Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is readied for a training sortie during the inaugural Bamboo Eagle exercise at Edwards Air Force Base, CA., Jan 29, 2024. Bamboo Eagle provides Airmen, allies, and partners with a multidimensional, combat-representative battle-space to conduct advanced training in support of U.S. national interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by James West)