An F-15E Strike Eagle aircrew assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, returns the salute of their crew chief prior to a sortie in support of exercise Juniper Falcon May 8, at Uvda Air Base, Israel. Juniper Falcon 17 represents the combination of several bi-lateral component/ Israeli Defense Force exercises that have been executed annually since 2011. These exercises were combined to increase joint training opportunities and capitalize on transportation and cost efficiencies gained by aggregating forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)