An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, takes off in support of BALTOPS and Saber Strike 18 at the 31st Tactical Air Base, Poznan-Krzesiny, Poland, June 8, 2018. Eighteen F-16 Fighting Falcon and 300 personnel assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing were sent to Poland to support the exercises. There is simply no substitute for our interoperability among our units operating in Europe. It is the bedrock of our ability to assure our allies, respond to threats and ensure support to global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)