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56th RQS and 38th RQS exercise ACE during Astral Knight 24

A simulated patient is secured for treatment within a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron during exercise Astral Knight 24 near Gdynia, Poland, May 16, 2024. The 56th RQS offers long-range rescue, humanitarian assistance, non-combatant evacuation and disaster relief capabilities for USEUCOM, USAFRICOM and NATO in peacetime, contingency and wartime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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56th RQS and 38th RQS exercise ACE during Astral Knight 24

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron carry a simulated patient to the extraction point during exercise Astral Knight 24 near Gdynia, Poland, May 16, 2024. Exercise AK24 tested Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concepts, such as the ability to skillfully and rapidly maneuver around dispersed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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56th RQS and 38th RQS exercise ACE during Astral Knight 24

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron patrols the operation location during exercise Astral Knight 24 near Gdynia, Poland, May 16, 2024. The 56th Rescue Squadron provides a rapidly-deployable, worldwide combat rescue and reaction force response utilizing HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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56th RQS and 38th RQS exercise ACE during Astral Knight 24

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron search a location for the simulated recovery target during exercise Astral Knight 24 near Gdynia, Poland, May 16, 2024. The 38th RQS pararescuemen are organized, trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery to include both conventional and unconventional combat rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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56th RQS and 38th RQS exercise ACE during Astral Knight 24

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron disembark a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 56th RQS for a simulated recovery operation during exercise Astral Knight 24 near Gdynia, Poland, May 16, 2024. The 56th RQS integrates with the Guardian Angels weapon system and other special forces to support insertion, extraction and recovery of both U.S. and allied combatants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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56th RQS and 38th RQS exercise ACE during Astral Knight 24

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron stands by for a simulated recovery operation within a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 56th RQS during exercise Astral Knight 24 near Gdynia, Poland, May 16, 2024. AK24 generated training on different aspects of combat search and rescue and personnel recovery coordination between the U.S. and its NATO Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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56th RQS and 38th RQS exercise ACE during Astral Knight 24

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron prepares for a simulated recovery operation within a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 56th RQS during exercise Astral Knight 24 near Gdynia, Poland, May 16, 2024. The recover and respond objective centers on restoring combat operational capability to main operating bases, if attacked, while simultaneously conducting offensive strikes from dispersed and forward operating locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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31st Fighter Wing Wraps Up Astral Knight 24

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron taxi down the runway during Exercise Astral Knight 24 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, May 15, 2024. Exercising elements of agile combat employment enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st Fighter Wing Wraps Up Astral Knight 24

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron fly over Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, during Exercise Astral Knight 24, May 16, 2024. Through early collaboration and integration of allied air and missile defense efforts, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa along with NATO nations can more effectively deter and respond to common threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st Fighter Wing Wraps Up Astral Knight 24

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron fly over Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, during Exercise Astral Knight 24, May 16, 2024. U.S. European Command’s joint forces are engaged, postured and ready with credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st Fighter Wing Wraps Up Astral Knight 24

A U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off during Exercise Astral Knight 24 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, May 16, 2024. Exercise AK24 enhances combat readiness amongst participating NATO allies, ensuring their ability to rapidly respond to emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st Fighter Wing Wraps Up Astral Knight 24

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron taxis down the runway during Exercise Astral Knight 24 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, May 15, 2024. Exercising elements of agile combat employment enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st Fighter Wing Wraps Up Astral Knight 24

A U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off during Exercise Astral Knight 24 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, May 16, 2024. Exercising elements of agile combat employment enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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31st Fighter Wing Wraps Up Astral Knight 24

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron taxis down the runway during Exercise Astral Knight 24 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, May 15, 2024. Exercising elements of agile combat employment enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Triple Nickel trains with NATO allies and partners in Lithuania during AK 24

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing and Lithuanian Air Force personnel standby as U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron get ready for a hot pit during Exercise Astral Knight 24 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, May 14, 2024. AK24 is the U.S. European Command’s capstone of an integrated air and missile defense exercise focused on incremental development of theater-wide allied IAMD architecture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Triple Nickel trains with NATO allies and partners in Lithuania during AK 24

Two U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron wait on a runway to refuel the engine during Exercise Astral Knight 24 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, May 14, 2024. Through early collaboration and integration of allied air and missile defense efforts, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa along with NATO nations can more effectively deter and respond to common threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Triple Nickel trains with NATO allies and partners in Lithuania during AK 24

A counter ticks to 2,061 litres of jet fuel during a hot pit as a part of Exercise Astral Knight 24 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, May 14, 2024. AK24 is the U.S. European Command’s capstone of an integrated air and missile defense exercise focused on incremental development of theater-wide allied IAMD architecture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Triple Nickel trains with NATO allies and partners in Lithuania during AK 24

Lithuanian Air Force personnel standby as U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron get ready for a hot pit during Exercise Astral Knight 24 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, May 14, 2024. NATO integration fosters interoperability among allied and partner forces, enabling seamless information sharing, joint training exercises and combined operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Triple Nickel trains with NATO allies and partners in Lithuania during AK 24

Two U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron taxi down a runway during Exercise Astral Knight 24 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, May 14, 2024. Through early collaboration and integration of allied air and missile defense efforts, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa along with NATO nations can more effectively deter and respond to common threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Triple Nickel trains with NATO allies and partners in Lithuania during AK 24

U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Bethany, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcons to conduct a hot pit during Exercise Astral Knight 24 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, May 14, 2024. AK24 is the U.S. European Command’s capstone of an integrated air and missile defense exercise focused on incremental development of theater-wide allied IAMD architecture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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