U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Ciero, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-United Kingdom director, talks to civic leaders during the USAFE-UK annual summer reception June 21, 2019, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Events such as the reception take place throughout the year, and allow local military and community leaders to build social bonds, further strengthening the U.S. visiting forces relationship with British neighbors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Milano)