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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS) soars above Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. Daylight is limited during the Alaskan winters, but Airmen adapt to continue daily operations regardless of any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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U.S. Air Force air traffic controllers assigned to the 354th Operations Support Squadron scan the runway at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. Air traffic controllers at Eielson conduct approximately 20,000 operations a year and face many unique challenges such as limited sunlight and snowy conditions in the winter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS) taxis on the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. The 18th AGRS replicates adversary tactics, techniques and procedures to provide simulated combat experience to less-experienced pilots and aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS) takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. Eielson is the home base for the 18th AGRS and the KC-135 Stratotankers assigned 168th Air Refueling Wing, and is the future home of two F-35A Lightning II squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS) flies over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. The 18th AGRS trains with F-22 Raptors from the 3rd Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Department of Defense’s premier training venue in Alaska that integrates land, air, sea and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS) soars above Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. Daylight is limited during the Alaskan winters, but Airmen adapt to continue daily operations regardless of any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)