Strengthening alliances and enhancing readiness
A U.S. Air Force 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, begins to taxi while holding up the sign for his squadron, the “Triple Nickel,” during exercise Cobra Warrior 24.2 at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 2, 2024.The partnerships created through recurring training events, like Cobra Warrior, better support NATO’s ability to employ a strategic force in theater whenever called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)