A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle pilot from the 492nd Fighter Squadron returning home from deployment embraces his children at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 16, 2015. Aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, conduct counter-ISIL operations in Syria and Iraq as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis)
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 492nd Fighter Squadron lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, after a deployment to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Dec. 16, 2015. Aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, conduct counter-ISIL operations in Syria and Iraq as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. This dual-role fighter jet is designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions in all weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis)
U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles return to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, after supporting a combat air patrol mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Dec. 16, 2015. Six F-15Cs from the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Incirlik to conduct training and operational missions supporting Turkish allies and their sovereign airspace. As an air-to-air fighter aircraft, the F-15C specializes in gaining and maintaining air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis)
A family observes the arrival of a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 16, 2015. Six F-15Cs from the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Incirlik to conduct training and operational missions supporting Turkish allies and their sovereign airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis)
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, after a deployment to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Dec. 16, 2015. Six F-15Cs from the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Incirlik to conduct training and operational missions supporting Turkish allies and their sovereign airspace. As an air-to-air fighter aircraft, the F-15C specializes in gaining and maintaining air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis)