The vast and desolate terrain of southern Arizona served as the backdrop for Desert Hammer 2024, the largest joint exercise in Arizona's history, Nov. 13-16, 2024.
Over 700 personnel, 130 aircraft, and participants from multiple U.S. military branches, as well as coalition partners like Italy, Norway, and Taiwan, converged to test the limits of adaptability and innovation in modern warfare. With its emphasis on Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and Mission Ready Airmen (MRA), the exercise sought to prepare military personnel for an era of Great Power Competition.
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