A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron prepares for departure to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 21, 2017. Pilots assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing can reach a ceiling of more than 50,000 feet while maneuvering an F-16CM Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)