A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged during flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elijah Malone, 95th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, steers an F-35A Lightning II during exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 18, 2026. The exercise provides Airmen with opportunities to refine their expertise, ensuring they are ready to lead and succeed in the most demanding environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)

A U.S. Air Force T-7A Red Hawk assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing is towed onto the south ramp prior to refueling and defueling Phase I training at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Feb. 18, 2026. Members of the 12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will complete a series of written and hands-on evaluations to become the first group of maintainers to earn certification on the new T-7A Red Hawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zelideth Rodriguez)