RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Amber Deterline, a 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS) munition systems technician, checks in chaffs from a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) maintainer assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., after a RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2 morning sortie June 7, 2016, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Airmen assigned to the 56th EMS foster positive relationships between the U.S. Air Force the RSAF on a daily basis while at home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Elias Zani/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) maintainers assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., wait to marshal incoming RSAF F-16 Fighting Falcons after a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2 morning sortie June 7, 2016, on the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and allied forces, to provide joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Elias Zani/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) maintainer assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., secures an RSAF F-16 Fighting Falcon after a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2 morning sortie June 7, 2016, on the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line. The invitation and participation of the RSAF in exercises such as RF-A 16-2 further demonstrates the United States’ commitment to maintaining stability in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Elias Zani/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) ME1 Ang Yann Chang, a 425th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons load technician assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., loosens munitions tie-downs prior to loading them onto an RSAF F-16 Fighting Falcon for an afternoon sortie June 7, 2016, on the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line. The 67,000 square miles of airspace available in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex provides unparalleled training opportunities for units assigned to RF-A 16-2 to exchange practices and procedures in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Elias Zani/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) ME1 Liew Liqiang, a 425th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons load technician assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., secures a tension wire on a GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bomb prior to an afternoon sortie June 7, 2016, on the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska flight line. The correct application of this wire ensures the proper launch of the GBU-12 from an aircraft where the missile will then guide itself to the pilot’s intended target with incredible precision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Elias Zani/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) ME1 Liew Liqiang, a 425th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons load technician assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., secures the computer control group to a GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bomb prior to an afternoon sortie June 7, 2016, on the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska flight line. The 425th AMU is an essential part of a cooperative partnership between the U.S. Air Force and the RSAF, demonstrating the United States’ commitment to partner nations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Elias Zani/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A U. S. Air Force fuel truck from the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron is parked in front of a Republic of Singapore Air Force aircraft June 7, 2016, on the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska flight line during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2. RF-A exercises are vital in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cassandra Whitman/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

U.S., Singapore work together at RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

Published June 9, 2016
By Capt. Elias Zani
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- U.S. Airmen from the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS), Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska and Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) maintainers, assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, work together during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2, June 7, 2016, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and allied forces, to provide joint offensive, counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.