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JASDF joins RF-A 11-2

An F-15 Eagle lands after a sortie July 15, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The F-15 flew a variety of tactics and missions in concert with other participating aircraft throughout the exercise. The F-15 Eagle belongs to the Japan Air Self Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara)

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JASDF joins RF-A 11-2

An F-15 Eagle fighter jet launches from the runway during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 July 15, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The F-15 Eagle forms part of the Japan Air Self Defense Force fighter-interceptor aircraft inventory used to engage hostile aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara)

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JASDF joins RF-A 11-2

Several Japanese F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft taxi out July 15, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Thorough planning and precautions have ensured challenges were overcome and the immediate participation of six of Japan's F-15s upon arrival at RF-A 11-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara)

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JASDF joins RF-A 11-2

Members of the Japan Air Self Defense Force maintenance perform pre-flight maintenance on an F-15 Eagle fighter jet July 14, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The F-15 was brought to RED-FLAG Alaska to help JASDF members improve their tactical flying skills and their ability to generate aircraft in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara)

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U.S., Allies ramping up for RF-A 11-2

A Japan Air Self Defense Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft soars over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 6, 2011. The JASDF is participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2, a two week long exercise providing aircrew realistic combat sorties, increasing their chances of survival in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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It takes two

Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Super Hornets launch side-by-side from the runway during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 July 11, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A, a two week long exercise, focuses on aerial combat training for U.S. and allied forces and is conducted within the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, a 67,000 square mile training range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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U.S., Allies ramping up for RF-A 11-2

Visible heat waves from a Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Super Hornet pour from the engines prior to launching July 6, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The RAAF is participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2, a two week long exercise designed to give pilots aerial combat training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Fueling the fight

A Royal Netherlands air force F-16A flies by a KC-135 Stratotanker after being refueled over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-1, April 28, 2011. The JPARC covers more than 67,000 square miles and enables the military to have the largest air-ground training complex in America. The F-16A is assigned to Lee Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands and the KC-135 is assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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Fueling the fight

A Royal Netherlands air force F-16A pilot waits as a KC-135 Stratotanker refuels the jet over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-1, April 28, 2011. The JPARC covers more than 67,000 square miles and enables the military to have the largest air-ground training complex in America. The F-16A is assigned to Lee Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands and the KC-135 is assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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Fueling the fight

A KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. provides aerial refueling to an F-16A from Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-1, April 28, 2011. The JPARC covers more than 67,000 square miles and enables the military to have the largest air-ground training complex in America. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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RED FLAG-Alaska provides tools to succeed

A Royal Netherlands air force F-16A taxis to the runway before conducting a simulated combat sortie over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska, April 21, 2011. The JPARC covers more than 67,000 square miles and enables the military to have the largest air-ground training complex in America. The F-16A is assigned to Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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RED FLAG-Alaska provides tools to succeed

A Royal Netherlands air force F-16A pilot and crew chief prepare for a sortie during RED FLAG-Alaska, April 21, 2011. RF-A provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and bilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Royal Netherlands Air Force

F-16A's from the Royal Netherlands air force taxi to the runway at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 8, 2011. It is the first time the RNLAF will participate in exercises DISTANT FRONTIER and RED FLAG-Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Royal Netherlands Air Force

A Royal Netherlands air force crew chief provides assistance to an F-16A pilot prior to a sortie at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 8, 2011. The RNLAF will be participating in exercises DISTANT FRONTIER and RED FLAG-Alaska for the first time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Cope North 2011 gets aggressive

Maj. Pete Kasarskis conducts pre-flight check during Cope North exercise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 21, 2011. The U.S. Air Force and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force conduct Cope North annually to increase combat readiness and interoperability concentrating on coordination and evaluation of air tactics, techniques and procedures. Major Kasarskis is a F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 18th Aggressor Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angelita Lawrence)

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Bring the rain

An Italian Air Force Joint Terminal Air Controller calls in simulated airstrikes on a mock target during Distant Frontier July 2, 2010, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The exercise is a joint combat training exercise that is essential to the success of air and ground operations. The JTAC is in constant communication with pilots identifying, marking, and later confirming successful hits. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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Bring the rain

An Italian Air Force Joint Terminal Air Controller finds his heading using a compass during Distant Frontier July 2, 2010, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The operation is a part of Distant Frontier, an exercise where aviation units sharpen their combat skills by flying sorties in a realistic threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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Bring the rain

An Italian Air Force Joint Terminal Air Controller looks at his target during Distant Frontier July 2, 2010, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Having solid visual contact and recognition is a crucial for the JTAC to accomplish his mission with effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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JASDF rescue

A Japanese Air Self Defense Force Pararescueman uses a signal mirror June 23, 2010, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The JASDF Pararescueman was signaling Army OH-58 Kiowa helicopters to alert a ground rescue force to his position. Signal mirrors can be seen up to 40 miles in perfect conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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JASDF rescue

A Japanese Air Self Defense Force Pararescueman finds his heading June 23, 2010, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. It is necessary in a rescue operation to know how to orient yourself. The JASDF Pararescueman was communicating with Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to coordinate with ground rescue forces to secure a pick up. (U.S. Air Force photo/airman 1st Class Willard E. Grande II)

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