German Brig. Gen. Andi Hoppe, Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Steering Committee chairman and director of flying operations of the German air force, answers questions with local media, March 14, 2019, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Hoppe said as chairman, his long-term goal is to strengthen and ensure NATO pilot training continues in North Texas beyond the existing memorandum of understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Carranza)