Maintainers keep the Aggressors airborne

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jon Brown, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, speaks with Airman 1st Class Jason Watson, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Aug. 19, 2015, prior to the launch of a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-3 sortie from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Elias Zani/Released)

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Maintainers keep the Aggressors airborne

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jon Brown, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, shakes the hand of Airman 1st Class Jason Watson, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Aug. 19, 2015, prior to the launch of a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-3 sortie from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The support of the 354th Maintenance Group’s Airmen ensure the pilots of the 18th Aggressor Squadron can act as enemy “Red” forces to employ real-world tactics that require coalition “Blue” forces to adjust quickly, work together and overcome challenges during simulated combat sorties throughout RF-A. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Elias Zani/Released)

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Maintainers keep the Aggressors airborne

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Jason Watson and Bryan Bateman, both 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, inspect an 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon, Aug. 19, 2015, prior to the launch of a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-3 sortie from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The support of the 354th Maintenance Group’s Airmen ensure the pilots of the 18th Aggressor Squadron can act as enemy “Red” forces to employ real-world tactics that require coalition “Blue” forces to adjust quickly, work together and overcome challenges during simulated combat sorties throughout RF-A. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Elias Zani/Released)

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Maintainers keep the Aggressors airborne

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Jason Watson and Bryan Bateman, both 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, inspect an 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon, Aug. 19, 2015, prior to the launch of a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-3 sortie from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The support of the 354th Maintenance Group’s Airmen ensure the pilots of the 18th Aggressor Squadron can act as enemy “Red” forces to employ real-world tactics that require coalition “Blue” forces to adjust quickly, work together and overcome challenges during simulated combat sorties throughout RF-A. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Elias Zani/Released)

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Maintainers keep the Aggressors airborne

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jason Watson, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects an 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon, Aug. 19, 2015, prior to the launch of a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-3 sortie from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Airmen with the 354th Maintenance Group ensure the Aggressors can maximize training for participants of RF-A, a Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Elias Zani/Released)

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Maintainers keep the Aggressors airborne

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jason Watson, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, waits to marshal an 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon, Aug. 19, 2015, prior to the launch of a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-3 sortie from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Airmen with the 354th Maintenance Group ensure the Aggressors can maximize training for participants of RF-A, a Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Elias Zani/Released)

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Maintainers keep the Aggressors airborne

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jason Watson, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals an 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon to taxi, Aug. 19, 2015, prior to the launch of a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-3 sortie from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The support of the 354th Maintenance Group’s Airmen ensure the pilots of the 18th Aggressor Squadron can act as enemy “Red” forces to employ real-world tactics that require coalition “Blue” forces to adjust quickly, work together and overcome challenges during simulated combat sorties throughout RF-A. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Elias Zani/Released

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Maintainers keep the Aggressors airborne

Published Aug. 21, 2015