EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Marines of Miramar Naval Air Station watch as F-18 Hornets take taxi down the runway June 13. The Marines deployed from Miramar are participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 08-3 a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Lance Cpl. Sterrett loads explosive ordinance onto an F-18 Hornet June 13. The Marines deployed from Miramar are participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 08-3 a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Lance Cpl. Sterrett and another member of Miramar Naval Air Station load explosive ordinance onto an F-18 Hornet June 13. The Marines deployed from Miramar are participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 08-3 a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Hicks a crew chief from Miramar Naval Air Station awaits further instruction before marshaling the pilot of an F-18 Hornet to the taxiway June 13. The Marines deployed from Miramar are participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 08-3, a 10-day air combat training exercise held up to four times a year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Lance Cpl. Sterrett and another member of Miramar Naval Air Station load explosive ordinance onto an F-18 Hornet June 13. The Marines deployed from Miramar are participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 08-3 a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Marine crew chiefs stationed from Miramar Naval Air Station hang up their equipment after the F-18 Hornets they prepared for an exercise took off June 13. The Marines deployed from Miramar are participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 08-3 which is a 10-day air combat training exercise held up to four times a year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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Miramar Marines Participate in RF-A 08-3

Published June 13, 2008