U.S. Air Force Maj. Erik “Speedy” Gonsalves, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, prepares for flight Aug. 9, 2021 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Flying away from home station allows pilots to increase their flight experience in a different, complex environment, strengthening their skills for the Combat Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille) More