Airmen and Soldiers of the North Carolina National Guard off-load a UH-72B Lakota onto a C-17 Globemaster III during a Combat Readiness Inspection at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Nov. 2, 2024. The inspection tests the skills and abilities of NCANG members during a large-scale combat operation scenario with a focus on communications in a contested environment, fuel sustainment in engagement zones, and medical logistical support.( Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Reanna Hartgrove) ( Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Reanna Hartgrove)

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