An F-35A Lightning II pilot from the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares to take-off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 24, 2017, during Red Flag 17-1. While deployed to Red Flag, the F-35 will train with fourth- and fifth-generation platforms, and provide offensive and defensive counter air, suppression of enemy air defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)