An E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system navigator assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, pre loads flight plans, Oct. 21, 2017. The AWACS can provide direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift and close-air support for friendly ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.) (This image was manipulated using blurring techniques .)