U.S. Airmen engage in hand-to-hand combat exercises as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 15, 2024. By integrating combatives into their training, Airmen strengthened their physical and mental readiness, ensuring they are equipped to handle unexpected challenges during ACE operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)