Maj. Daniel Prudhomme, Orange Flag director and F-35 Test Pilot assigned to the 461st Flight Test Squadron, awaits confirmation signals from his crew chief at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 26, 2021. Orange Flag is an all-domain, large force test series focused on advanced technology, kill web integration, and synergistic effects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha Arellano)