Tech. Sgt. Christopher Roberts, crew chief in the 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares to launch an F-35A Lightning II during Red Flag 19-1. Pilots and maintainers from the 419th Fighter Wing and 388th Fighter Wing participated in Red Flag at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Red Flag is the Air Force's premier combat exercise and includes units from across the Air Force and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)