F-15 Eagle fighter jets assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing taxi the runway Aug. 15, 2014, before take off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, in preparation for a bilateral training event at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. The F-15 fighter pilots’ flying training deployment to Bulgaria focuses on maintaining joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea/Released)
F-15C Eagle fighter pilots assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, take notes during a brief before departing Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 15, 2014, for a bilateral training event. The F-15 fighter pilots’ flying training deployment to Bulgaria focuses on maintaining joint readiness while building interoperable capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea/Released)
A 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 15, 2014, for bilateral training at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. The F-15 fighter pilots’ flying training deployment to Bulgaria focuses on maintaining joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea/Released)
A 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief inspects an external fuel pod on a 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle before it departs Royal Air Force Lakenheath, Aug. 15, 2014, to participate in bilateral training with the Bulgarian air force at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. The 48th Fighter Wing operates under U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s philosophy of remaining Forward, Ready, Now by providing a continuous presence in Europe. This allows the U.S. Air Force to work with allies and partners to develop and improve ready air forces capable of maintaining regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea/Released)
A 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 15, 2014, to participate in bilateral training at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. The F-15 fighter pilots’ flying training deployment to Bulgaria focuses on maintaining joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea/Released)
F-15C Eagles from the 493rd Fighter Squadron left Royal Air Force Lakenheath, Aug. 15, 2014, to participate in a training deployment at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. The U.S. Air Force, NATO and its allies demonstrate their shared commitment to a peaceful, stable and secure Europe through strengthened relationships and engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea/Released)
A 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 15, 2014, to participate in bilateral training at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. During the training deployment, the 493rd FS’ deployed fighter jets will conduct training and focus on maintaining joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea/Released)