Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Leo, weapons load crew member assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, prepares an F-35A Lightning II for a familiarization flight prior to Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, May 24, 2023. ACE 23 helps develop interoperable systems with sister Services as well as Allies and Partners while demonstrating capability, enhancing operational flexibility and supporting interoperability. ( Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)

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