Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flies in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Dec. 17, 2019. The F-35A is designed to provide the pilot with unsurpassed situational awareness, positive target identification and precision strike in all weather conditions, ensuring deterrence and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)