A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle conducts a combat air patrol mission over an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 3, 2019. The F-15C plays a key role in Air Force Central Command operations by maintaining constant readiness in support of air operations by providing deterrence and stability and bolstering the mission efforts of coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Russ Scalf)