A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. F/A-18s can be configured quickly to perform either fighter or attack roles through use of external equipment to accomplish specific missions. This capability gives operational commanders more flexibility in employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)