A Royal Air Force C-130J assigned to the No. 47 Squadron from RAF Brize Norton, England, sits on the flightline during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. Approximately 2,220 service members from three nations participate in flying, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. RF-A enables joint and international units to train together to improve combat skills in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sheila deVera)

A Royal Air Force mechanic assigned to the No. 47 Squadron of the from RAF Brize Norton, England, conducts a preflight check during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. Approximately 2,220 service members from three nations participate in flying, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sheila deVera)

Royal Air Force members assigned to the No. 47 Squadron of the from RAF Brize Norton, England, conduct a preflight brief during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. Approximately 2,220 service members from three nations participate in flying, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sheila deVera)

A Royal Air Force pilot assigned to the No. 47 Squadron of the from RAF Brize Norton, England, conducts a preflight check during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. Approximately 2,220 service members from three nations participate in flying, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. RF-A enables joint and international units to train together to improve their combat skills in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sheila deVera)

A Royal Air Force loadmaster assigned to the No. 47 Squadron from RAF Brize Norton, England, conducts a preflight check during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. Approximately 2,220 service members from three nations participate in flying, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sheila deVera)

A Royal Air Force loadmaster assigned to the No. 47 Squadron loadmaster from RAF Brize Norton, England, conducts a preflight check during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. AApproximately 2,220 service members from three nations participate in flying, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sheila deVera)

A Royal Air Force mechanic assigned to the No. 47 Squadron from RAF Brize Norton, England, conducts a preflight check during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. Approximately 2,220 service members from three nations participate in flying, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sheila deVera)

A Royal Air Force mechanic marshalls a RAF C-130J Hercules, both assigned to the No. 47 Squadron of the from RAF Brize Norton, England during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. Approximately 2,220 service members from three nations participate in flying, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. RF-A enables joint and international units to train together to improve their combat skills in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sheila deVera)