A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over Poland, Aug. 10, 2022. The NATO Air Shielding mission provides a near-seamless shield from the Baltic to Black Seas, ensuring NATO Allies are better able to safeguard and protect alliance territory, populations and forces from air and missile threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)