Air Force Tech. Sgt. Raymond Rugenstein, a staff weather officer (SWO) gives an update for the weather before training during exercise Ready To Fight, March 18, at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia. Ready To Fight is a multinational exercise which demonstrates the collective defense achieved as the skillfully works together with ally and partner nations. Participation in multinational exercises like RTF develops professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partners during crisis.

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