Maj. Ryan Forystek, 40th Flight Test Squadron pilot, prepares for an Emerald Flag sortie, Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Large Force Test Event paired with Orange Flag and Black Flag to connect air, land, ground, sea, space, and cyberspace systems to improve the speed and accessibility of information shared in a live and virtual battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)