Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15DJ Eagles fly next to a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron after refueling over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Southern Beach, Oct. 28, 2021. The large force exercise primarily focused on offensive and defensive counter air operations, personnel rescue and airdrop missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)