A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) performs pre-flight procedures at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, Dec. 16, 2020. The 480th 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)