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Crew chiefs from Kunsan Air Base, Korea help their aircrew prepare for their afternoon sortie April 25, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The work completed by crew chiefs provide mission capable aircraft for pilots so they can provide air support, serving as a vital role in the overall RED FLAG-Alaska mission. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces flown under simulated air-combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rachelle Coleman)

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Capt. Justin Lewis prepares for his sortie as Staff Sgt. Justin Baldivia looks on during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-1 April 25, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. Captain Lewis is assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron. Sergeant Bladivia is assigned to the 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. (U.S.Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rachelle Coleman)

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Staff Sgt. Justin Baldivia performs tools accountability after his pre-flight inspection April 25, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. All tools must be accounted for before and after each flight to minimize potential foreign object damage incidents on the flightline. Sergeant Baldivia is a crew chief assigned to the 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Kunsan Air Base, Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rachelle Coleman)

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Staff Sgt. Justin Baldivia prepares to launch a jet during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-1 April 25, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Red Flag-Alaska is a field training exercise that provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. Sergeant Baldivia is a crew chief assigned to the 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rachelle Coleman)

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Four F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi the runway during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-1 April 25, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A allows aircrews to practice large-scale combat missions over 67,000 square miles. The exercises are conducted on the Joint Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. The F-16s are from Kunsan Air Base, Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rachelle Coleman)

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Published May 3, 2011