Two fighter pilots from Luxeuil Air Base, France walk off the tarmac at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska April 14. French Air Force members arrived to participate in Red Flag-Alaska, a military exercise conducted on the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex enabling the military to have the largest air-ground training area in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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A Mirage 2000 Fighter from Luxeuil Air Base, France taxis into position April 14 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Realistic combat training, such as that during a Red Flag-Alaska exercise, is vital to the success of air and space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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A crew chief from Luxeuil Air Base, France speaks to a pilot April 14 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. French Air Force personnel arrived to participate in Red-Flag Alaska, which provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition, and bilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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Aircraft maintainers from Luxeuil Air Base, France conduct post flight checks April 14 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The French Air Force brought two variations of the Mirage 2000 Fighter with them to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 09-2. This exercise provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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French Air Forces arrive for Red Flag-Alaska

Published April 15, 2009