An Airman directs an F-35A Lightning II pilot to stop for a hot pit refuel with the aid of marshalling wands Sept. 14, 2020, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The Airmen from the 419th Fighter Wing and 388th Fighter Wing practiced hot pit refueling during a base-wide, Total Force exercise. Exercises such as night flying operations are crucial to prepare the Airmen for real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Phil Cowen)