A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing prepares to refuel a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 380th AEW over Southwest Asia, July 25, 2020. Through joint exercises or direct operations, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing continues to strengthen relationships with regional and coalition partners to defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)