A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 335th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, prepares for takeoff at Tyndall AFB, Florida, Sept. 20, 2021. Before takeoff, a pilot must complete a series of preflight safety checks to include inspecting the exterior of the aircraft and the cockpit for any damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tiffany Price)