U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander prepares for his flight in an F- 22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 6, 2023. During his visit, Wilsbach had the opportunity to fly and train alongside Raptor pilots from the 90th Fighter Squadron who uphold the day-to-day mission in one of the most strategically valuable locations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)