F16 Fighting Falcons along with their Polish counterparts, take off

ŁASK AIR BASE, POLAND - JUNE 18: In this handout footage provided by U.S. Department of Defense, Air Force F16 Fighting Falcons along with their Polish counterparts, take off in support of NATO exercise Ramstein Guard, June 18, 2015. Forces from the South Carolina Air National Guard, 52nd Fighter Wing and the 32nd Tactical Wing from Poland, will focus on offensive air operations and command and control exercises. U.S. Airmen from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany and the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, are deployed in support of Operation ATLANTIC RESOLVE, during the month of June. These training missions pair U.S. fighter pilots and maintenance crews with their Polish Air Force counterparts at Łask Air Base, Poland. Through strengthened relationships and engagements with our allies, the U.S. and NATO demonstrate their shared commitment to a peaceful, stable and secure Europe. (Footage by U.S. Department of Defense/Milmotion via Getty Images)