Alyssa Heaton, a computer scientist in the 309th Software Engineering Group, checks out software upgrades as she “flies” in an F-16 simulator over Las Vegas, Nevada. The 309th Software Engineering Group has a positive and direct impact across multiple essential platforms such as the A-10, F-16, F-22, F-35, Ground Based Strategic Deterrent, Space Systems, and Command and Control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alex R. Lloyd)