Face of the Threat

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada waits to taxi during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Two F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada get suited up prior to a mission during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Four F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada step to their jets prior to a mission during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Four F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada look at the French Mirage2000 aircraft as they step to their jets prior to a mission during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada waits to taxi during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada inspects the tail portion of the aircraft prior to a mission during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada consults with his crew chief prior to a mission during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon crewchief from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada signals to pull chocks during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada taxis to take off during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

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Face of the Threat

Published April 17, 2007