A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing, flies next to a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Iron Dagger over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 8, 2021. During Iron Dagger, the U.S. Air Force integrated with the U.S. Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning IIs from Marine Aircraft Group 12 to strengthen partnerships and enhance joint capabilities, ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)