F-35B Lightning II's with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 prepare for flight operations during exercise Valiant Shield at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam Sept. 22, 2018. Valiant Shield is a biennial, only field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, location, tracking, and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

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