A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle pilot assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) prepares to taxi at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2021. The 335th EFS deployed to ADAB to enhance U.S. Air Forces Central’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)