A 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 15, 2014, to participate in bilateral training at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. The F-15 fighter pilots’ flying training deployment to Bulgaria focuses on maintaining joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. Members of the 493rd FS are recipients of the 2014 Raytheon Trophy, being recognized as the top fighter squadron in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erin O’Shea)