Air Force Lt. Col. John Saunders (right), mission commander assigned to the 103rd Airlift Wing, Connecticut Air National Guard meets with Brig. Gen. Roberto Vergori (left), Commander of the Italian Airborne Brigade, during Exercise Swift Response 22, May 12, 2022, at Pisa International Airport, Pisa, Italy. The exercise focused on building airborne interoperability with allies and partners, and the integration of joint service partners in a contested environment. Events such as Swift Response provide vital opportunities, not only for multiple United States services to work together, but also for integrated, total force training with Reserve and National Guard units and our partner nations’ militaries to ensure interoperability. (U. S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt.Tamara R. Dabney)