RED FLAG-Alaska 15-2 simulates combat sorties

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard fly over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska May 14, 2015, during a RED FLAG-Alaska 15-2 mission. The Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex provides a realistic training environment and allows commanders to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 15-2 simulates combat sorties

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., prepares to land May 14, 2015, after a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-2 mission at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The support the Stratotanker provides during aerial-refueling is vital to the success of the U.S. and coalition forces participating in RF-A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 15-2 simulates combat sorties

A CF-18 Hornet assigned to the 425th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Royal Canadian air force flies over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska skies May 14, 2015, during a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-2 mission. RF-A provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 15-2 simulates combat sorties

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron return from a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-2 mission May 14, 2015, at 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 by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 15-2 simulates combat sorties

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepare to land May 14, 2015, after a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-2 mission at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A allows participating units to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as improve interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 15-2 simulates combat sorties

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepare to land May 14, 2015, after a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-2 mission at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Conducting RF-A training signifies U.S. continued commitment to our Asia-Pacific allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 15-2 simulates combat sorties

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard, prepares to land May 14, 2015, after a sortie during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A enables joint and international partners to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment. Additionally, the training allows an exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miguel Lara III/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 15-2 simulates combat sorties

Published May 15, 2015