An Israeli F-35I Adir, takes off to participate in a training exercise during Blue Flag 2019 at Uvda Air Base, Israel, November 5, 2019. The U.S. and Israel maintain a close bilateral relationship, and exercises like Blue Flag help to strengthen that further. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, takes off during Blue Flag 2019 at Uvda Air Base, Israel, November 4, 2019. Blue Flag is an opportunity to improve interoperability and build relationships between the US and multinational partners and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, taxis to the runway during Blue Flag 2019 at Uvda Air Base, Israel, November 5, 2019. Blue Flag 2019 includes forces from a variety of countries, including Israel, Germany, Greece and Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)
