U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron stand-by during forward area refueling point operations for the third iteration of Exercise WestPac Rumrunner Oct. 16, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Exercises that utilize agile combat employment concepts ensure forward-deployed forces in the Indo-Pacific are ready to protect and defend partners, allies and U.S. interests at a moment’s notice. ACE-related activities exemplify the National Defense Strategy by being strategically predictable, but operationally unpredictable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)