U.S., Egypt kick off Exercise Bright Star 2017
Egyptian Maj. Gen. Khaled Khairy, Bright Star 2017 exercise director for the Egyptian armed forces, gives opening remarks during the Bright Star 2017 opening ceremony, Sept. 10, 2017, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt. Bright Star centralizes around regional security and cooperation, and promoting interoperability in conventional and irregular warfare scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)