An F-35A Lighting II taxis for takeoff after being hot-pit refueled for the first time ever at Scott, on the flightline at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Jan. 18, 2024. The integration of the F-35A into the refueling operations at Scott AFB reflects the base's role as a critical hub for air mobility and combat support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class De’Quan Simmons)