An F-15E Strike Eagle takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 1, 2014. The 492nd Fighter Squadron departed on a six-month deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride)
Major Jon Chango, 492nd Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, kisses his wife goodbye prior to deploying from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 1, 2014. The 492nd FS departed on a six-month deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride)
Airmen perform early-morning checks on an F-15E Strike Eagle as the 492nd Fighter Squadron prepares to deploy from the flightline on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 1, 2014. The 492nd FS departed to support a six-month deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride)
An F-15E Strike Eagle prepares to take off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 1, 2014. The 492nd Fighter Squadron departed on a six-month deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride)
Some wives from the 492nd Fighter Squadron watch their husbands depart for a deployment from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 1, 2014. The 492nd FS will be deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility for six months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride)
F-15E Strike Eagles prepare to depart Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 1, 2014. The 492nd Fighter Squadron took off to support a six-month deployment in the U.S Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride)