North American Aerospace Defense Command CF-18 Hornets and F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation in support of Operation Nobe Defender over Alaska, Aug. 24, 2023. The air component of the operation, called Operation Polar Arrow, demonstrated the ability to deploy assets in concert with special operations elements, as well as the ability to maintain air sovereignty over North America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ricardo Sandoval)