A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle, assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 8, 2020. Night Flying Exercises provide 48th Fighter Wing aircrew and support personnel the experience needed to maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defence of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)