U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lauro Ibarra, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron fuels technician, conducts a pre-flight inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Cobra Warrior 24-2 at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, Sept. 23, 2024. The 31st Fighter Wing participated in CW24-2 alongside other NATO allies and partner air forces, enhancing the readiness necessary to respond to any potential challenge in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)