Lt. Col. Ryan Lippert, 48th Fighter Wing Operations Support Squadron commander, conducts pre-flight checks on his aircraft prior to a training sortie March 27, 2020, at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 48th Fighter Wing’s critical mission — delivering combat air power when called upon — must continue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madeline Herzog)