U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Kunkel, NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control commander, visits the living area of 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen during a readiness exercise in support of Astral Knight 24 at Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, Germany, May 13, 2024. U.S. forces’ ability to respond quickly and assure allies and partners rests upon the fact that they are located in Europe, forward and ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)