MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 27, 2022) An Italian Air Force KC-767A tanker refuels an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 and an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 during Neptune Strike 2022, Jan. 27, 2022. Neptune Strike 2022 highlights the natural evolution of NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the Alliance. (U.S. Navy photo)