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Air Force Academy Cadets train for deployment

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets and 17th Training Wing members conduct a simulated patrol during an Expeditionary Readiness Training course on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 3, 2024. Members learned to work as a team and operate during patrol engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

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Air Force Academy Cadets train for deployment

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class Ellison Nou scans the surroundings during an Expeditionary Readiness Training course on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 3, 2024. ERT students must pay close attention throughout the scenario to properly complete each objective throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

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Air Force Academy Cadets train for deployment

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class Harrison Cate looks for remaining simulated opposing forces after a simulated ambush during an Expeditionary Readiness Training course on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 3, 2024. Students in the ERT course receive instruction in numerous topics, from the law of war and the use of force to current events going on around the world today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

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Air Force Academy Cadets train for deployment

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class Harrison Cate receives instructions from cadre during an Expeditionary Readiness Training course on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 3, 2024. The training simulated real-world scenarios where members utilized base defense skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

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Air Force Academy Cadets train for deployment

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class Harrison Cate returns fire during a simulated assault while at an Expeditionary Readiness Training course on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 3, 2024. During the exercise, the opposing forces engaged with ERT students in various scenarios to assess the class’s concept retainment and execution capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

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Air Force Academy Cadets train for deployment

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class Austin Hutchings gives orders to his team during an Expeditionary Readiness Training course on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 3, 2024. Students in the ERT course are taught concepts rather than scenarios to ensure they can adapt to various situations in real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

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Air Force Academy Cadets train for deployment

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class Michael Fays takes cover from a simulated assaulting force during an Expeditionary Readiness Training course on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 3, 2024. Members responded to a simulated attack in which they implemented their base defense skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

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Air Force Academy Cadets train for deployment

Paintball guns and masks lay on a barrier after an Expeditionary Readiness Training course on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 3, 2024. ERT students train with paintball guns modeled after the M4 carbine to maximize weapon familiarity and ensure safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

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