Germans participate in Red Flag-Alaska

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- German crew chiefs watch a Tornado prepare to take off during Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Each Red Flag-Alaska exercise often involves units whose mission may differ significantly from that of other participating units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- German crew chiefs watch a Tornado prepare to take off during Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Each Red Flag-Alaska exercise often involves units whose mission may differ significantly from that of other participating units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --Two German Air Force pilots go through a pre-flight inspection here June 9. The Germans are participating in Red Flag-Alaska 08-3, a 10-day air combat training exercise held up to four times a year over Alaskan and Western Canadian airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --Two German Air Force pilots go through a pre-flight inspection here June 9. The Germans are participating in Red Flag-Alaska 08-3, a 10-day air combat training exercise held up to four times a year over Alaskan and Western Canadian airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --Two German crew chiefs prepare a Tornado for take off to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Red Flag-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --Two German crew chiefs prepare a Tornado for take off to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Red Flag-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --A German crew chief directs the pilot of a Tornado down the taxiway to take off and participate in one of many exercises in Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Red Flag-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --A German crew chief directs the pilot of a Tornado down the taxiway to take off and participate in one of many exercises in Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Red Flag-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- German crew chiefs watch as an A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over the Eielson flightline during Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Each Red Flag-Alaska often involves units whose missions may differ significantly from that of other participating units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- German crew chiefs watch as an A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over the Eielson flightline during Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Each Red Flag-Alaska often involves units whose missions may differ significantly from that of other participating units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --Two German Tornados fly over the flightline here during Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Red Flag-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --Two German Tornados fly over the flightline here during Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Red Flag-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)