U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek C. France, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Headquarters director of operations, strategic deterrence and integration (center), talks to Airmen at Büchel Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2020. Büchel AB is one of six of Spangdahlem AB's geographically separated units located in Gemany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovante Johnson)

Airmen with the 731st Munitions Squadron build bracing for munitions during Waking Giant at Camp Darby, Italy, Oct. 7, 2020. The bracing was meant to keep munitions in place while being shipped inside an intermodal shipping container. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during a Bomber Task Force mission off the Scottish coast Oct. 14, 2020. Strategic bombers contribute to stability in the European theater, as they are intended to deter conflict rather than instigate it. If called upon, U.S. bombers offer a rapid response capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jon Adams, 351st Air Refueling Squadron superintendent, adjusts the settings on the Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer simulator at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 13, 2020. The BOWST is a simulator designed to train boom operators to become mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lexie West)

Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist, left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Knothe, center, 420th Air Base Squadron commander, and Brig. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, right, U.S. European Command Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, discuss the runway and future construction plans at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 12, 2020. The RAF Fairford aircraft runway is the longest military runway in the U.K. The visit highlighted the strategic importance of RAF Fairford, oriented him to the bomber and ISR missions in support of U.S. European Command and national defense strategy, and gave him the opportunity to engage with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron and 435th Contingency Response Group assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, arrive at 33rd Air Base near Powidz, Poland, for Aviation Detachment Rotation 21.1, Oct. 19, 2020. The Aviation Detachment Rotations are bilateral training exercises and deployments designed to enhance partner interoperability, maintain joint readiness and assure regional allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)