JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (May 8, 2023) A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, based out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., prepares for flight during Northern Edge 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 8, 2023. This large-scale exercise focuses on improving interchangeability in operations, techniques, and procedures while fostering seamless collaboration among service members from active duty, Reserve, and National Guard units. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jen S. Martinez)