48th Fighter Wing Airmen and aircraft participate in large force exercise

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, in support of a large force exercise July 1, 2020. Large force exercises sharpen combat readiness, increase tactical proficiency and maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, in support of a large force exercise July 1, 2020. Large force exercises sharpen combat readiness, increase tactical proficiency and maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, in support of a large force exercise July 1, 2020. Large force exercises sharpen combat readiness, increase tactical proficiency and maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

Four F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing taxi in preparation for takeoff during a large force exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 1, 2020. Large force exercises sharpen combat readiness, increase tactical proficiency and maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

A weapons system officer assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron enters the cockpit of an F-15E Strike Eagle during a large force exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 1, 2020. Large force exercises sharpen combat readiness, increase tactical proficiency and maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

Two Airmen assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron conduct pre-flight checks during a large force exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 1, 2020. Large force exercises sharpen combat readiness, increase tactical proficiency and maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

An Airman assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron conducts pre-flight checks during a large force exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 1, 2020. Large force exercises sharpen combat readiness, increase tactical proficiency and maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)