A U.S. Air Force pavement and equipment technician assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron cuts concrete to repair the flightline at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 4, 2024. The U.S. Department of Defense maintains an agile combat force, leveraging technology and training to secure the warfighting landscape for the long-term stability of the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)