A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron, takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 6, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing conducts routine training in order to enhance combat readiness and increase the tactical proficiency needed to maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)