An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxis past American, Israeli and Israeli air force flags during Blue Flag 17 at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 5. The U.S. and Israel share a strong and long-lasting relationship in addition to a close military partnership, and exercises like this further strengthen the relationship of our nations and promote regional peace and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)