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An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, takes off in support of exercise Blue Flag 17 at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 13. Cooperation between the U.S. and Israel is important to stability in the Middle East and reflects a common understanding of the global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
Buzzards head home after Blue Flag 17
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An Israeli F-15C Buzz takes off at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 13, during Blue Flag 2017. Throughout the exercise, the eight participating nations worked together to improve cooperation, integration and tactical effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
Buzzards head home after Blue Flag 17
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A F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxis after landing at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 13, during Blue Flag 17. The goal of Blue Flag is to exercise military partnerships and strategic cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
Buzzards head home after Blue Flag 17
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jamie N. Cline, 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, waits for her turn to marshal an F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 13, during Blue Flag 17. The U.S. Air Force's participation in the exercise demonstrates our nation's commitment to collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
Buzzards head home after Blue Flag 17
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An Israeli F-15C Buzz lands after a morning sortie at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 5, during Blue Flag 2017. 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)
Buzzards head home after Blue Flag 17
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A German air force crew chief, right, shadows U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Noah Luis Rivera, left, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, as he marshals a F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, during Blue Flag 17 at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 7. Participation in exercises like Blue Flag further strengthen the relationship between the U.S. Air Force and partner nations and promote regional peace and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
US, Germany conduct crew chief exchange at Blue Flag 17
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Noah Luis Rivera, left, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, shows a German air force crew chief, right, how he prepares a F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, for a day of flying during Blue Flag 17 at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 7. This biennial exercise, hosted by Israel, is designed to further improve interoperability and strengthen relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
US, Germany conduct crew chief exchange at Blue Flag 17
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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)
US, Germany conduct crew chief exchange at Blue Flag 17
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Linholm, left, 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, watches two German air force crew chiefs prepare a German Eurofighter Typhoon for a morning sortie at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 8, during Blue Flag 17. The goal of Blue Flag is to exercise military partnerships and strategic cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
US, Germany conduct crew chief exchange at Blue Flag 17
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A German Eurofighter Typhoon taxis out of a hardened shelter to begin the first sortie of the day at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 8, during Blue Flag 17. Exercises like Blue Flag further strengthen the relationships between participating nations and promote regional peace and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
US, Germany conduct crew chief exchange at Blue Flag 17
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Noah Luis Rivera, right, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, shadows a German air force crew chief at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 8, during Blue Flag 17. Throughout the exercise, participating nations work together in developing the interoperability necessary for maintaining and improving Israel's defensive capacity against external threats. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
US, Germany conduct crew chief exchange at Blue Flag 17
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A German air force crew chief, left, watches as U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Noah Luis Rivera, right, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares a F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, to launch at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 7, in support of Blue Flag 17. This biennial exercise is essential to building and maintaining defensive interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
US, Germany conduct crew chief exchange at Blue Flag 17
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An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, sits in a hardened shelter at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 6, during Blue Flag 2017. Cooperation between the U.S. and Israel is important to stability in the Middle East and reflects a common understanding of the global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
Increasing interoperability at Blue Flag Israel 17
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Four F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, prepare to take off at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 6, during Blue Flag 2017. This biennial exercise is essential to building and maintaining defensive interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
Increasing interoperability at Blue Flag Israel 17
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Lt. Col. Benjamin Freeborn, 510th Fighter Squadron commander, taxis his F-16C Fighting Falcon back to the hardened shelter after a morning sortie at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 6, during Blue Flag 2017. U.S. Air Force participation in the exercise supports our nation's commitment to Israel's defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
Increasing interoperability at Blue Flag Israel 17
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Staff Sgt. Matthew Schryer, left, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crewmember, and Lt. Col. Benjamin Freeborn, right, 510th Fighter Squadron commander, display their Buzzard pride at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 6, during Blue Flag 2017. This biennial exercise, hosted by Israel, is designed to further improve interoperability and strengthen relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
Increasing interoperability at Blue Flag Israel 17
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Two F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxi after landing at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 6, during Blue Flag 2017. The U.S. and Israel have a strong and enduring military-to-military partnership built on trust and developed over decades of cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
Increasing interoperability at Blue Flag Israel 17
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An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, prepares to land at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 5, during Blue Flag 2017. The U.S. and Israel's continuing contributions to develop and improve air readiness are significant in maintaining security and building a strong partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
Increasing interoperability at Blue Flag Israel 17
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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)
Increasing interoperability at Blue Flag Israel 17
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Two C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, sit on the runway after unloading supplies and equipment needed to support Blue Flag 17 at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Oct. 29. Cooperation between the U.S. and Israel is important to stability in the Middle East and reflects a common understanding of the global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
US and Israel team up for Blue Flag 17
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Supplies and equipment needed to support Blue Flag 17 are unloaded from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Oct. 29. This biennial training is essential to building and maintaining defensive interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
US and Israel team up for Blue Flag 17
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One C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, lands at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, as a second C-130J sits on the runway, Oct. 29, in support of Blue Flag 17. The U.S. and Israel maintain a close bilateral relationship, and exercises such as Blue Flag are designed to further improve interoperability between U.S. and Israeli forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
US and Israel team up for Blue Flag 17
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Staff Sgt. Keith Barnett, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrician, connects a tow bar to an F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Oct. 31, to support Blue Flag 17. This biennial exercise, hosted by Israel, is designed to further improve interoperability and strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Israel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
US and Israel team up for Blue Flag 17
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Airman 1st Class Deric Quiroz-Serna, 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, left, recovers an F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, after it arrives in support of Blue Flag 17, Oct. 31. U.S. Air Force participation in the exercise supports our nation's commitment to Israel's defense and supports Israel's qualitative military edge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
US and Israel team up for Blue Flag 17
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An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxis to a hardened shelter at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Oct. 31, after arriving to support Blue Flag 17. The U.S. and Israel's continuing contributions to develop and improve air readiness are significant in maintaining security and building partnership capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
US and Israel team up for Blue Flag 17
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An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxis past three C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany, after landing at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, in support of Blue Flag 17, Oct. 31. 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)
US and Israel team up for Blue Flag 17
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Two F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxi after landing at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Oct. 31, in support of Blue Flag 17. The U.S. and Israel enjoy a strong and enduring military-to-military partnership built on trust and developed over decades of cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
US and Israel team up for Blue Flag 17
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, arrive for Blue Flag 17 at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 2. The U.S. and Israel work together to develop the interoperability necessary for maintaining and improving Israel's defensive capacity against existing threats. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
US and Israel team up for Blue Flag 17
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, check the flightline for anything that might damage the jets before the morning sortie at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 8, during Blue Flag 17. The U.S. and Israel's continuing contributions to develop and improve air readiness are significant in maintaining security and building a strong partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
Buzzards head home after Blue Flag 17
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jamie N. Cline, 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals an F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, for the first sortie of the day at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 12, during Blue Flag 17. The U.S. and Israel have a strong and enduring military-to-military partnership built on trust and developed over decades of cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)
Buzzards head home after Blue Flag 17