Team McChord greets Italian Air Force Airmen transiting through Joint Base Lewis-McChord en route to exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 24-1, April 9, 2024. The crew members stopped to rest and refuel before flying to Alaska to participate in the combined forces training exercise, which ensures U.S. forces are ready and capable of integrating with allies and partners during future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger)