French Air Forces arrive for Red Flag-Alaska
Aircraft maintainers from Luxeuil Air Base, France conduct post flight checks April 14, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The French Air Force brought two variations of the Mirage 2000 Fighter with them to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 09-2. This exercise 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 Willard E. Grande II)