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A U.S. Airman assigned to the 123rd Airlift Wing, Kentucky Air National Guard, Louisville, Kentucky, checks equipment while loading a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during the 115 FW 2026 Combat Readiness Exercise, Operation Iron Orchid, at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, June 26, 2026. Operation Iron Orchid is designed to assess and reinforce the wing’s ability to generate combat capability, sustain operations, protect personnel and resources, respond to evolving conditions, and execute mission-essential tasks in a realistic and challenging environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jessica Duch)