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Pacific Airlift Rally

A Royal Australian Air Force C-130J scans the area while conducting a search and rescue training mission near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 25, 2015, during Pacific Airlift Rally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera/Released)
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RFA 15-3: Behind the ops

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kenny Batallas and Airman 1st Class Jonathon Archer, both aircrew flight equipment technicians with the 374th Operations Support Squadron, inspect parachutes for wear and tear during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2015. The AFE members joined the 36th Airlift Squadron during Red Flag-Alaska, servicing the aircrew safety equipment such as harnesses, helmets, masks and parachutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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RFA 15-3: Behind the ops

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kenny Batallas, 374th Operations Support Squadron aircraft flight equipment technician, samples authentic Thai food while talking with members of the Royal Thai Air Force at Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2015. RED FLAG-Alaska offers participants a chance to build cultural competence and relationships with each other during an exercise environment, aimed at improving efficiency and familiarity between partner nations in the case of real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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RFA 15-3: Behind the ops

Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftsman Mark Dunn, 42nd Wing, 2nd Squadron aeronautical life support fitter, explains an air warrior ensemble to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kenny Batallas and Airman 1st Class Jonathon Archer, both aircraft flight equipment technicians with the 374th Operations Support Squadron, during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2015. Dunn, Batallas and Archer, having the same jobs, but in different Air Forces, shared information about the similarities and differences of equipment and work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Yokota at Red Flag

U.S. Soldiers with the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force wait to board a C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2015. More than 60 U.S. Army Soldiers and more than 20 JGSDF members jumped from multiple C-130 Hercules during the training. More than 20 allied countries have participated in Red Flag-Alaska since its conception, improving integration, interoperability and cross-cultural competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Yokota at Red Flag

A U.S. Soldier with the 3-509th, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25 Infantry Division, prepares to jump from a C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2015. More than 60 U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1-501 Parachute Infantry Regiment and more than 20 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members jumped from multiple C-130 Hercules during the training. More than 20 allied countries have participated in RED FLAG-Alaska since its conception, improving integration, interoperability and cross-cultural competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Yokota at Red Flag

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members board a C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Red Flag -Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2015. Red Flag -Alaska is an exercise that provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. More than 20 allied countries have participated in Red Flag-Alaska since its conception, improving integration, interoperability and cross-cultural competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Multinational training continues at RFA

Tire marks left by a C-130 Hercules landing are seen on an austere runway used for training during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2015. The training allowed C-130 aircrew to practice austere landings and take offs, combat offloads and supply drops, but also allowed friendly competition between participating Air Forces: U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force. Seasoned C-130 aircrew from each country judged the training exercises from the ground, allotting points based off predetermined timing and accuracy requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Multinational training continues at RFA

U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Spanogle, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron air mobility liaison officer, communicates with aircrew flying overhead a landing zone during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2015. The training allowed C-130 aircrew to practice austere landings and take offs, combat offloads and supply drops, but also allowed friendly competition between participating Air Forces: U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force. Seasoned C-130 aircrew from each country judged the training exercises from the ground, allotting points based off predetermined timing and accuracy requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Multinational training continues at RFA

A C-130 Hercules with the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force lands on an austere runway used for training during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2015. The training allowed C-130 aircrew to practice austere landings and take offs, combat offloads and supply drops, but also allowed friendly competition between participating Air Forces: U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force. Seasoned C-130 aircrew from each country judged the training exercises from the ground, allotting points based off predetermined timing and accuracy requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Multinational training continues at RFA

Aircrew with the Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, take notes for an upcoming flight during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Mass briefings inform pilots of upcoming flight plans, weather and other information important to the safety and success for the upcoming mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Multinational training continues at RFA

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron refer to instructions on replacing a C-130 Hercules propeller during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Aug. 13, 2015. Maintainers, depending on the needs of the aircraft, work up to 16 hours a day to ensure the C-130 Hercules are ready for flights everyday during RFA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Multinational training continues at RFA

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Galvez, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production supervisor, and Senior Airman Sean Tate, 374th AMXS aerospace propulsion journeyman, replace a C-130 Hercules propeller during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Aug. 13, 2015. Maintainers ensure the C-130 Hercules are prepared for takeoff daily during RFA. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Multinational training continues at RFA

Members with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron replace a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules propeller during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Aug. 13, 2015. Maintainers attend a RED FLAG exercise every year with the 36th Airlift Squadron, ensuring aircrew have the assets required to train airlift capabilities. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Multinational training continues at RFA

(Left) Mark Dunn and (center) Kayne Markham, Royal Australian Air Force leading aircraftsman with the 42 Wing, 2 Squadron, work with U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reinhardt Andersen to refuel an E-3 Sentry during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2015. Andersen, a fuels distribution operator with the 18th Logistical Readiness Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, is just one member with the Pacific Air Forces deployed to Alaska in support of RFA, gaining experience in multi-national and joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Multinational training continues at RFA

(Right) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reinhardt Andersen completes a fuels work order with Kayne Markham, Royal Australian Air Force leading aircraftsman with the 42 Wing, 2 Squadron, during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2015. Andersen is with the 18th Logistical Readiness Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Multinational training continues at RFA

U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Spanogle, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron air mobility liaison officer, communicates with aircrew flying overhead a landing zone during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2015. The training allowed C-130 aircrew to practice austere landings and take offs, combat offloads and supply drops, but also allowed friendly competition between participating Air Forces: U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force. Seasoned C-130 aircrew from each country judged the training exercises from the ground, allotting points based off predetermined timing and accuracy requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Multinational training continues at RFA

Aircrew view a C-130 Hercules low-level approach during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2015. The training allowed C-130 aircrew to practice austere landings and take offs, combat offloads and supply drops, but also allowed friendly competition between participating Air Forces: U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force. Seasoned C-130 aircrew from each country judged the training exercises from the ground, allotting points based off predetermined timing and accuracy requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Multinational training continues at RFA

Observers watch a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, take off of an austere runway used for training during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2015. The training allowed C-130 aircrew to practice austere landings and take offs, combat offloads and supply drops, but also allowed friendly competition between participating Air Forces: U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force. Seasoned C-130 aircrew from each country judged the training exercises from the ground, allotting points based off predetermined timing and accuracy requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Multinational training continues at RFA

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, takes off of an austere runway used for training during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2015. The training allowed C-130 aircrew to practice austere landings and take offs, combat offloads and supply drops, but also allowed friendly competition between participating Air Forces: U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force. Seasoned C-130 aircrew from each country judged the training exercises from the ground, allotting points based off predetermined timing and accuracy requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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