A United Arab Emirates F-16 Desert Falcon prepares to connect with a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron out of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 28, 2019. The UAE F-16 pilot partnered with the U.S. asset to maintain proficiency in aerial coupling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski)