U.S. Marine Sgt. Steven Mashburn, a squad leader with Black Sea Rotational Force, right, holds the American flag during the opening ceremony for Exercise Saber Strike at the Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, June 8, 2015. The exercise brings NATO and other partner nations together for a multilateral training event designed to promote regional stability and security, strengthen partnerships, and foster trust. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paul Peterson/Released)
Staff Sgt. Chris Collazo (left) and Staff Sgt. Tyler Welsh, loadmasters with the 9th Airlift Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, Del., hang an American flag in a C-5 Galaxy on display Aug. 16, 2011, at the Moscow International Aviation and Space Salon, or MAKS, at Zhukovsky Airfield. MAKS is one of the premier events of its type in the world and Department of Defense participation demonstrates the U.S. commitment to international security, promotes international cooperation, and contributes to U.S. foreign policy objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kelley J. Stewart)
Lt. Col. Clint Mixon, a weapons systems officer from the 492nd Fighter Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, explains the capabilities of the F-15E Strike Eagle on display Aug. 16, 2011, at the Moscow International Aviation and Space Salon, or MAKS, at Zhukovsky Airfield. About 100 crew members from U.S. and Europe-based units are participating in the show through Aug. 22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kelley J. Stewart)
