EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- A Navy Pilot walks out to his aircraft as an F-15 Aggressor taxis down the runway July 16. This exercise provides unique opportunities to help integrate various forces into joint, coalition, and bilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- A Spanish Air Force F-18 taxis down the runway preparing to take off for Red Flag-Alaska's first training exercise July 16. Red Flag-Alaska, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, provides 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 KC-135 takes off from the flight line here to refuel the aircraft participating in Red Flag-Alaska 07-3, July 16. Red Flag-Alaska, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, provides 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 -- An F-15E from Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base, NC., taxis down the runway to take for the kick off of Red Flag-Alaska July 16. Red Flag-Alaska, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, provides 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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Flying strong at Red Flag-Alaska

Published July 18, 2007