GYPSUM, Colo.

Members of the 815th Airlift Squadron out of Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. and the 757th Airlift Squadron out of Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio fly in formation while conducting an airdrop at Taylor Park, Colorado during the 22nd Air Force’s flagship exercise Rally in the Rockies Sept. 13-17, 2021. The exercise is designed to develop Airmen for combat operations by challenging them with realistic scenarios that support a full spectrum of operations during military actions, operations or hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

GYPSUM, Colo.

Maj. Nick Foreman and Lt. Col. Stephanie Brown, 815th Airlift Squadron pilots, prepare for take-off in the C-130J Super Hercules before the airdrop in Taylor Park, Colorado, while they take part in the 22nd Air Force’s flagship exercise Rally in the Rockies Sept. 13-17, 2021. The exercise is designed to develop Airmen for combat operations by challenging them with realistic scenarios that support a full spectrum of operations during military actions, operations or hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Will Garey) Share

GYPSUM, Colo.

Tech. Sgt. Taylor Noel and Staff Sgt. Christopher Soto, 815th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, prepare to release a low-cost, low altitude bundle for the airdrop in Taylor Park, Colorado during the 22nd Air Force’s flagship exercise Rally in the Rockies Sept. 13-17, 2021. The exercise is designed to develop Airmen for combat operations by challenging them with realistic scenarios that support a full spectrum of operations during military actions, operations or hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

GYPSUM, Colo.

The 815th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules parked after landing at the Vail Valley Jet Center, Gypsum, Colorado after the airdrop at Taylor Park, Colorado during the 22nd Air Force’s flagship exercise Rally in the Rockies Sept. 13-17, 2021. The exercise is designed to develop Airmen for combat operations by challenging them with realistic scenarios that support a full spectrum of operations during military actions, operations or hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

GYPSUM, Colo.

Staff Sgt. James Walker, 815th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, ties down the equipment loaded on board the C-130J Super Hercules, before it was transported from Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado to Rifle-Garfield County Airport, Rifle, Colorado for use during the 22nd Air Force’s flagship exercise Rally in the Rockies Sept. 13-17, 2021. The exercise is designed to develop Airmen for combat operations by challenging them with realistic scenarios that support a full spectrum of operations during military actions, operations or hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek) Share

GUERNSEY, Wyo.

Personnel conducted a high altitude, low opening jump during Rally in the Rockies 2021 exercise, Sept. 13, 2021, Guernsey, Wyo. HALO jumps are typically employed when stealth is necessary to infiltrate enemy territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Ashley Walker) Share

GUERNSEY, Wyo.

Special tactics operator from 17th Special Tactics Squadron secures his parachute after a high altitude, low opening jump from a C-130 Hercules during the Rally in the Rockies 2021 exercise Sept. 13, 2021. The exercise involves various units training across three states, training to conduct all-domain operations against a near-peer adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Ashley Walker) Share

GUERNSEY, Wyo.

Special tactics operator from 17th Special Tactics Squadron secures his parachute after a high altitude, low opening jump from a C-130 Hercules during the Rally in the Rockies 2021 exercise Sept. 13, 2021. The exercise involves various units training across three states, training to conduct all-domain operations against a near-peer adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Ashley Walker) Share

GUERNSEY, Wyo.

An Air Force Reserve C-130H Hercules approaches the landing zone during the Rally in the Rockies 2021 exercise, Sept. 13, 2021, Guernsey, Wyo. This is a multi-day training exercise that spans Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Ashley Walker) Share

GUERNSEY, Wyo.

An Air Force Reserve C-130H Hercules turns around at the end of a runway before taking off during the Rally in the Rockies 2021 exercise, Sept. 13, 2021, Guernsey, Wyo. This is a multi-day training exercise that spans Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Ashley Walker) Share

GUERNSEY, Wyo.

A 302nd Airlift Wing C-130H Hercules takes off from a landing zone after transporting personnel and equipment during the Rally in the Rockies 2021 exercise, Sept. 13, 2021, Guernsey, Wyo. This was in preparation of a search and rescue scenario that integrated various units conducting personnel recovery in a simulated hostile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Ashley Walker) Share

RAWLINGS, Wyo.

An Air Force Reserve Command C-130J takes off of a highway in Wyoming on Sept. 13, 2021. This was the kickoff event for Rally in the Rockies 2021, an exercise designed to test our lethal, combat-ready force. Reserve Citizen Airmen play an integral role in global and national security, providing critical capabilities both at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Ashley Walker) Share