U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft prepare for maximum generation at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2025. During a maximum generation exercise, all available, fully armed aircraft are employed to prepare pilots for a mass event when called upon, demonstrating lethality and readiness in a variety of contingency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Weber, Senior Airman Trevor Calvert, Airman 1st Class Rebecca Harima)