Maj. Scott Meng, 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, awaits take-off authorization during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 15, 2016. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises that enable joint and international forces to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties together in a realistic threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Davis, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit lead production superintendent, verifies aircraft schedules at the 18th Aggressor Squadron during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 15, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Brinkmeyer (left), an F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief with the18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, secures U.S. Air Force Maj. Scott Meng, 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 15, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Brinkmeyer, an F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief with the18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, completes final checks with the pilot during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 15, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Moore, an F-16 Fighting Falcon dedicated crew chief with the18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, marshals an F-16 for end-of-ramp operations during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 15, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Robb, a resource advisor and F-16 Fighting Falcon dedicated crew chief with the18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, supervises arming procedures during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 15, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, departs for take-off during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 15, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)