Egypt - August 30, 2025 Cairo West Air Base, Egypt – U.S. Air Force Captains Nathan Feldmann and Christopher Brown showcased intense aerial operations during BRIGHT STAR 25, a multilateral exercise with the Egyptian Air Force on August 30, 2025. B-roll footage captures the pilots in cockpit action, including taxi, takeoff, complex aerial maneuvers, and landings. Speeds vary from natural to 1.5x and 4x, highlighting the precision and skill required for these operations. BRIGHT STAR 25 involves over 40 countries and spans air, land, and sea domains. The exercise strengthens regional security, boosts cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threats. “This exercise demonstrates our readiness and ability to operate alongside international partners under complex conditions,” said officials involved in the operation. The footage underscores the U.S. commitment to multinational defense collaboration and the high-stakes environment pilots face in training for real-world scenarios.