A 421st Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II taxis for takeoff during exercise Red Flag 24-1 on the flightline at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 16, 2024. The F-35A brings next-generation stealth, heightened situational awareness, and cross platform communication to Red Flag 24-1, providing these capabilities for the United States and its allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lieutenant Nathan Poblete)