U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Linholm, left, 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, speaks with a German air force crew chief as they prepare a German Eurofighter Typhoon for a day of flying at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 8, during Blue Flag 17. The U.S. Air Force's participation in Blue Flag 17 demonstrates our nation's commitment to collective defense and improves cooperation, integration and tactical effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)