F-35A Demonstration Team at the Dubai Airshow
U.S. Air Force Maj. Melanie "Mach" Kluesner, the pilot assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, conducts pre-flight checks before takeoff at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, on Nov. 17, 2025. The team is performing at the Dubai Airshow to showcase the capabilities of the F-35A to nations around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)