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Wind Beneath My Wings

An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, while providing airlift support for soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025. The U.S.-Australia exercise focuses on mid-intensity, high-end warfighting to ensure forces are combat-ready and capable, interoperable and deployable on short notice.

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