THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – A Royal Canadian Air Force C-17 ascends from the airfield at Thule Air Base, Greenland, during Operation NOBLE DEFENDER, March 16, 2022. Canadian and American forces under North American Aerospace Defense Command focus on facilitating economic development, foster regional cooperation on shared challenges, and ensure a stable, conflict-free Arctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlos Ferran)