Two pilots from Misawa Air Base, Japan, step to their F-16 Fighting Falcons during Red Flag-Alaska Oct. 6 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A provides U.S. and allied pilots, aircrews and operational support personnel the opportunity to train and improve their air combat skills in preparation for a myriad of worldwide contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron launches from the runway during Red Flag-Alaska 10-1 Oct. 6 at, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise poised at giving aircrews their first 10 flights in simulated air combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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An F-15 Eagle from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force launches from the runway during Red Flag-Alaska 10-1 Oct. 6 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A provides U.S. and allied pilots, aircrews and operational support personnel the opportunity to train and improve their air combat skills in preparation for a myriad of worldwide contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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An F-15 Eagle from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force passes over the runway during Red Flag-Alaska 10-1 Oct. 6 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. and allied Forces to fly under simulated air combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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An F-15 Eagle from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force sits on the runway during Red Flag-Alaska 10-1 Oct. 6 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. and allied Forces to fly under simulated air combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, taxis to the runway during Red Flag-Alaska 10-1 Oct. 6 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise poised at giving aircrews their first 10 flights in simulated air combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, goes over final flight checks prior to take off during Red Flag-Alaska 10-1 Oct. 6 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A provides U.S. and allied pilots, aircrews and operational support personnel the opportunity to train and improve their air combat skills in preparation for a myriad of worldwide contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Red Flag-Alaska takes off

Published Oct. 8, 2009