End of the runway

Staff Sgt. David Kessler marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon Feb. 5, 2009 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Sergeant Kessler controls movement of the aircraft with hand signals for final safety checks at the end of the runway, as well as ensures crew safety. Sergeant Kessler is with the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Airman Adam Marks checks to see if all is secure with the launcher on Feb. 5, 2009 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The aircraft maintenance crew performs final checks on the F-16 Fighting Falcon on the end of the runway to ensure safety. Airman Marks is an armament systems apprentice, 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Capt. Chris Lehto signals from his aircraft prior to take-off Feb. 5, 2009 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Capt. Lehto is about to fly an F-16 Fighting Falcon over the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex which provides approximately 67,000 square miles of air space. Capt. Lehto is a pilot with the 18th Aggressors Squadron.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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End of the runway

Airman Adam Marks removes a pin on an F-16 Fighting Falcon Feb. 5, 2009 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The crew performs final checks at the end of the runway to ensure safety and keep the aircraft mission ready. Airman Marks is with the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron where he is an armament systems apprentice.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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End of the runway

Published Feb. 20, 2009