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Texas Air National Guard Maj. Nate Eldridge, 181st Airlift Squadron pilot, prepares for take-off to Puerto Rico for a Contingency Response Exercise Feb. 22, 2023, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas. The exercises' intent is to highlight the importance of having versatile and adaptable personnel in modern military operations, with Airmen performing a variety of tasks, including security, logistics, and aircraft maintenance support. (Texas Air National Guard Photo by Senior Airman Charissa Menken)