Eielson wraps up RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 Exercise

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron retracts its landing gear after take-off during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 July 19, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Aggressor pilots are trained to act as opposing forces in exercises like RF-A to better prepare U.S. and allied forces for aerial combat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

Eielson wraps up RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 Exercise

A crew chief from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. communicates to an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prior to take-off during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 July 15, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The work completed by crew chiefs provide mission capable aircraft for pilots so they can provide air support, serving as a vital role in the overall RED FLAG-Alaska mission. The F-16 is assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

PACAF demo team certified to perform

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Jon Crocker, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team crew chief, left, performs an aircraft brakes functional checkout as Staff Sgt. Chad Miller, PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team crew chief, relays the information to the pilot May 10. One of the team's charters is to present a positive, professional image of the United States Air Force to the people of the Western Pacific by making personal contact with host nation people on and off the flightline while showing support for the host government through the U.S. presence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

Royal Netherlands Air Force

F-16A's from the Royal Netherlands air force taxi to the runway at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 8, 2011. It is the first time the RNLAF will participate in exercises DISTANT FRONTIER and RED FLAG-Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

Cope North 2011 gets aggressive

Senior Airman Randy Sims waits for the signal so he can marshal the pilot out of the parking spot during Cope North exercise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 21, 2011. The U.S. Air Force and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force conduct Cope North annually to increase combat readiness and interoperability concentrating on coordination and evaluation of air tactics, techniques and procedures. Airmen Sims is an F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angelita Lawrence)

Cope North 2011 gets aggressive

Maj. Pete Kasarskis conducts pre-flight check during Cope North exercise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 21, 2011. The U.S. Air Force and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force conduct Cope North annually to increase combat readiness and interoperability concentrating on coordination and evaluation of air tactics, techniques and procedures. Major Kasarskis is a F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 18th Aggressor Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angelita Lawrence)