Air Force Brig. Gen. Randolph J. Staudenraus, 175th Wing wing commander, Maryland Air National Guard, speaks to U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa members Aug. 10, 2017, before a highway landing of A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft at Jägala-Käravete Highway, Estonia. The flying training deployment is funded by the European Reassurance Initiative in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. The U.S. Air Force’s forward presence in Europe allows the U.S. to work with allies and partners to develop and improve ready air forces capable of maintaining regional security. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah M. McClanahan)