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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle all-weather, highly maneuverable, dual-role fighter assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 6, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2. The Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, where RF-A simulated aerial combat missions are conducted, provides a realistic training environment and allows commanders to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements. Conducting RED FLAG training in Alaska signifies the United States' continued commitment to the Indio-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle all-weather, highly maneuverable, dual-role fighter assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 6, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2. RF-A missions are conducted over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, which provides more than 67,000 square miles of airspace that includes one conventional bombing range and two tactical bombing ranges containing 510 different types of targets and 45 threat simulators, providing units like the Liberty Wing a realistic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle all-weather, highly maneuverable, dual-role fighter assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, painted in the unit's flagship design, begins to lift off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, runway June 6, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces like the Liberty Wing, enabling joint and international units to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment inside the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle all-weather, highly maneuverable, dual-role fighter assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, gains speed as it lifts off from the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, runway June 6, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2. RF-A missions are conducted over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, more than 67,000 square miles of airspace that includes one conventional bombing range and two tactical bombing ranges containing 510 different types of targets and 45 threat simulators, providing units like the Liberty Wing a realistic training environment in the largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle all-weather, highly maneuverable, dual-role fighter assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, taxis down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line past a row of parked Alaska Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft assigned to the 168th Air Refueling Squadron, June 6, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces like the Liberty Wing, enabling joint and international units to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment inside the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and weapon systems officer assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, look over as they taxi down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line in their all-weather, highly maneuverable, dual-role fighter June 6, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises that provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces like the Liberty Wing into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle all-weather, highly maneuverable, dual-role fighter assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, taxis down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line June 6, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2. RF-A missions are conducted over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, which provides more than 67,000 square miles of airspace that includes one conventional bombing range and two tactical bombing ranges containing 510 different types of targets and 45 threat simulators, providing units like the Liberty Wing a realistic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A U.S. Marine Corps F-18 Hornet assigned to Fixed Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, taxis down the tarmac June 7, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Eielson serves as a key strategic location for RF-A training and the exercise signifies the United State’s continued commitment to Indo-Asia-Pacific partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Perry, front center, an F-18 Hornet powerline mechanic and plane captain assigned to Fixed Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 242, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, communicates with operations staff over the radio June 7, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. VFMA (AW) is one of more than 30 units participating in RF-A 16-2 that benefits from the unique opportunity to integrate with various joint, coalition and multilateral forces to train at a simulated forward operating base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A U.S. Marine Corps F-18 Hornet assigned to Fixed Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, taxis past a Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, June 7, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. In addition to enabling joint and international units to work side-by-side, RF-A allows coalition forces to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

U.S. Marine Corps F-18 Hornet pilots assigned to Fixed Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, secure themselves inside their cockpit June 7, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A)16-2, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Pilots involved with RF-A are exposed to realistic combat training supported by the 18th Aggressor Squadron, which shares knowledge of flying and provides the best air combat training possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A U.S. Marine Corps F-18 Hornet pilot assigned to the Fixed Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, conducts a pre-flight inspection June 7, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska16-2, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The F-18 is a twin-engine supersonic, all-weather carrier-capable multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. B.L. Wild, an F-18 Hornet power line mechanic assigned to Fixed Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, awaits the arrival of pilots June 7, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A provides training for deployed maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of large force deployed operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

U.S. Marine Corps F-18 Hornet assigned to the Fixed Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, are prepared for flying operations June 7, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A enables enables joint and international units to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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Glimpse of light

U.S. Air Force Capt. Karan Bansal, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, directs his attention to an Indian Air Force airman, May 12, 2016, over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. As part of RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1, the 67th Fighter Squadron, 80th FS and the 909th ARS conducted an in-flight refueling exercise to demonstrate how tanker support can extend and prolong flight operations for U.S. and coalition aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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Pulling up

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft with the 80th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, lines up to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, to begin an inflight refueling procedure May 12, 2016, inside the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. In September of 1981, the 80th became the first unit stationed overseas to convert to the F-16 Fighting Falcon and on Jan. 31, 1992, the 80th Tactical Fighter Squadron was redesignated 80 FS. The 80th FS continues to support the United States Contingent in Korea with the same pride and excellence instilled in the squadron from the pilots of the past. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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Stacked up

Three F-16 Fighting Falcon’s with the 80th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2016, inside the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. The JPARC provides a realistic training environment and allows commanders to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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Ride along

An F-15C Eagle aircraft with the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, parallels alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, to begin an inflight refueling procedure May 12, 2016, inside the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. More than 75 aircraft and 1,400 participants took part in RED FLAG-Alaska which was mostly exercised throughout the JPARC. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, enabling joint and international units to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability in a realistic threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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Critical view

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Doug Palmisano, KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conducts refueling operations May 12, 2016, over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. Boom operators on a KC-135 have the ability to pump thousands of pounds of fuel to any capable aircraft, thousands of feet above the ground, flying at 200 knots (230 miles per hour), all while only 47 feet from the receiving aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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Maintain heading, speed

An F-15C Eagle aircraft with the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2016, inside the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years working to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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