RED FLAG-Alaska
Staff Sgt. Toni Sanchez (center) directs Staff Sgt. Marty Shorter (right) to slowly back up the bomb loader vehicle to transport an AIM-120 missile to an F-16 Fighting Falcon as Staff Sgt. Kenny Williams (left) searches for the correct tools to install the AIM-120 onto the F-16 April 9, 2008, during pre-flight preparations for RED FLAG-Alaska 08-02 exercise are here at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The sergeants are from the 36th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base Korea. RED FLAG-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces field training exercises for U.S forces and allies of the U.S that provide joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large forces employment training in a simulated combat environment.
(U.S Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)