A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing, approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Iron Dagger over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 8, 2021. The operation is a joint dynamic force employment projecting forces into the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility to increase interoperability and training for U.S. Marines and Multi-Capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)