Master Sgt. Alexander Cotton, a communications specialist assigned to the 439th Contingency Response Flight, Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., grounds a wire during preparation for exercise Swift Response 19, June 8, 2019, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Participation in multinational exercises like Swift Response enhances professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partners during a crisis. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Hanna Smith)