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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Masen Ross, 816th Security Forces patrolman, carries Senior Airman Matthew Maraj, 316th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, during a simulation at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 24, 2026. Exercises like this ensure the next generation of leaders can adapt quickly and lead effectively during missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiora Brooks)