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Video by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger
BRIGHT STAR 25 U.S. AFCENT Chris Bankhead Interview
United States Air Forces Central
Sept. 1, 2025 | 3:28
Chris Bankhead, U.S. Air Forces Central Command deputy division chief of exercises, provides interview A-roll content regarding the logistics and planning of BRIGHT STAR 25 at Cairo West Air Base, Egypt, Sept. 2, 2025. The U.S. is one of over 40 countries participating in BRIGHT STAR 25, a multinational exercise, showcasing the ability of our collective partners to operate in a joint, high-intensity environment, improving readiness, responsiveness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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