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Bamboo Eagle

Bamboo Eagle

F-16 Fighting Falcons including one from the 96th Test Wing, fly together during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3, off the coast of California, Aug. 7, 2025. Bamboo Eagle 25-3 evolves previous BE iterations and provides an advanced and realistic training environment that prepares U.S. Air Forces as part of the joint force for the evolving demands of modern warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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Falcons sharpen talons

Falcons sharpen talons

An 96th Test Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the runway at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Bamboo Eagle, July 30, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Smoot)
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Falcons sharpen talons

Falcons sharpen talons

An 96th Test Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Bamboo Eagle, July 30, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Smoot)
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  • Bamboo Eagle

    Bamboo Eagle

    F-16 Fighting Falcons including one from the 96th Test Wing, fly together during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3, off the coast of California, Aug. 7, 2025. Bamboo Eagle 25-3 evolves previous BE iterations and provides an advanced and realistic training environment that prepares U.S. Air Forces as part of the joint force for the evolving demands of modern warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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  • Falcons sharpen talons

    Falcons sharpen talons

    An 96th Test Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the runway at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Bamboo Eagle, July 30, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Smoot)
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  • Falcons sharpen talons

    Falcons sharpen talons

    An 96th Test Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Bamboo Eagle, July 30, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Smoot)
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Eglin falcons sharpen talons at Bamboo Eagle

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F-16 Fighting Falcon's from the 96th Test Wing participated in Bamboo Eagle, a series of exercises designed to prepare US.. and allied air forces for the challenges of modern warfare by strengthening their ability to operate in a dispersed, agile, and interoperable manner.