by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, listens during an Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2019 brief on Konya Airbase, Turkey. AE19 is a Turkish-led flying training exercise with multinational participation that focused on improving readiness and interoperability among partner militaries. The U.S. takes part in these exercises to enhance professional relationships and improve overall coordination with allies and partner militaries to prepare for times of crisis.