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Thunderbolt IIs launch into Alaskan skies during RF-A 16-2

U.S. Air Force maintenance Airmen, right, make adjustments to an A-10 Thunderbolt II twin-engine, ground-attack aircraft assigned to the 354th Fighter Squadron (FS) out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., as another maintainer guides the work from the aircraft's cockpit June 6, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise enables U.S. and partner nation forces like the "Bulldogs" maintainers to sharpen their maintenance skills by launching aircraft and aircrews for simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik/Released)
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Thunderbolt IIs launch into Alaskan skies during RF-A 16-2

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot assigned to the 354th Fighter Squadron (FS) out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., taxis her twin-engine, ground-attack aircraft out of a hangar on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, 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 enable U.S. and partner nation forces like the 354 FS "Bulldogs" to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment inside the more than 67,000 square mile 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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Thunderbolt IIs launch into Alaskan skies during RF-A 16-2

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II twin-engine, ground-attack aircraft assigned to the 354th Fighter Squadron (FS) out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., maneuvers down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, taxiway 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 enable U.S. and partner nation forces like the 354 FS "Bulldogs" to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties alongside joint and international forces in a realistic threat environment inside 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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Thunderbolt IIs launch into Alaskan skies during RF-A 16-2

U.S. Air Force maintenance Airmen wait to launch an A-10 Thunderbolt II twin-engine, ground-attack aircraft assigned to the 354th Fighter Squadron (FS) out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., for an afternoon sortie from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, 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 enable U.S. and partner nation forces like the 354 FS "Bulldogs" to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment inside the more than 67,000 square mile 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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Never too late to teach an ‘old dog’ new tricks

U.S. Marine Corps Stephen Morrison, a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 quality assurance officer, and Lance Cpl. Chance Ison prepare the unit’s number nine jet, which is holds the highest flying hours in the U.S. Marine Corps F-18A Hornet inventory, for a sortie June 10, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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Never too late to teach an ‘old dog’ new tricks

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ian Bennett, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 power line technician, inspects multiple components June 10, 2016, on the number nine jet, which holds the highest flying hours in the U.S. Marine Corps F-18A Hornet inventory, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2. Bennett, deployed with the Miramar-based squadron out of California, is one Marine who maintains the jet with more than 9,748 flying hours, which will be retired for parts or another useful purpose shortly after the 10 sorties and travel involved with this RF-A exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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Never too late to teach an ‘old dog’ new tricks

U.S. Marine Corps maintenance technicians from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 based out of Miramar, Calif., prepare their number nine jet, June 10, 2016, which holds the highest flying hours in the U.S. Marine Corps F-18A Hornet inventory, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2. RF-A enables joint and international units to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment, which allows them to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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Never too late to teach an ‘old dog’ new tricks

U.S. Marine Corps Stephen Morrison, a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 quality assurance officer, prepares for a June 10, 2016, sortie in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) flying in the number nine jet, which holds the highest flying hours in the U.S. Marine Corps F-18A Hornet inventory, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training scenarios from simulated forward operating bases in the JPARC, which at more than 67,000 square miles, is the largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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Never too late to teach an ‘old dog’ new tricks

U.S. Marine Corps Stephen Morrison, a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 quality assurance officer, prepares to fly a sortie June 10, 2016, in the number nine jet, which is holds the highest flying hours in the U.S. Marine Corps F-18A Hornet inventory, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2. RF-A enables joint and international units to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment, which allows them to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Waller, a 13th Air Special Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller out of Fort Carson, Colo., reviews a scenario with U.S. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, June 8, 2016, while operating in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2. RF-A 16-2, the largest exercise of it’s kind in six years, employed more than 500 Soldiers who used the JTACs’ ability to call in air-to-ground support and overwatch from U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthogs, F-16 Fighting Falcons and U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, talk through completed and future operations June 8, 2016, while operating in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2. RF-A enables joint and international units to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment, which allows them to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Rinker, a 13th Air Special Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller out of Fort Carson, Colo., coordinates close air support for U.S. Soldiers in the Joint Pacific Alaska Training Range, June 8, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Rinker, a 13th Air Special Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller out of Fort Carson, Colo., coordinates close air support for U.S. Soldiers in the Joint Pacific Alaska Training Range, June 8, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Rinker, a 13th Air Special Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller out of Fort Carson, Colo., coordinates close air support through rain and cloud cover for U.S. Soldiers in the Joint Pacific Alaska Training Range, June 8, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthog from the 354th Fighter Squadron out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., deployed to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2 provides close air support to U.S. Soldiers in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC), June 8, 2016. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training scenarios from simulated forward operating bases in the JPARC, which at more than 67,000 square miles is the largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthog from the 354th Fighter Squadron out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., deployed to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2 provides close air support to U.S. Soldiers in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC), June 8, 2016. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training scenarios from simulated forward operating bases in the JPARC, which at more than 67,000 square miles is the largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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IDMT, JTAC integrate for RF-A 16-2

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eugene Tabita, a 14th Fighter Squadron independent duty medical technician, takes a break after observing close air support coordinated by Staff Sgt. Jacob Rinker, a 13th Air Special Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, Fort Carson, Colo., June 8, 2016, in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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IDMT, JTAC integrate for RF-A 16-2

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eugene Tabita, a 14th Fighter Squadron independent duty medical technician out of Misawa Air Base, Japan, left, watches as Staff Sgt. Jacob Rinker, a 13th Air Special Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, Fort Carson, Colo., coordinates close air support for U.S. Army Soldiers in the Joint Pacific Alaska Training Range, Alaska, June 8, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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IDMT, JTAC integrate for RF-A 16-2

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eugene Tabita, a 14th Fighter Squadron independent duty medical technician (IDMT) out of Misawa Air Base, Japan, right, and Staff Sgt. Jacob Rinker, a 13th Air Special Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, Fort Carson, Colo., look over a firing point before coordinating close air support for U.S. Soldiers, June 8, 2016, in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2. The IDMT requested to embed during the exercise to familiarize himself with the mission of the fighter pilots he provides care for while learning more about the joint terminal attack controllers he often treats during deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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DFC ‘forward deploys’ with Soldiers for RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick McAtee, the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Operations Group commander out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., serving on temporary duty as the deployed forces commander for RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2, center, is briefed on operations by U.S. Army commanders from the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, June 8, 2016, while visiting the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) during RF-A 16-2. The JPARC provides a realistic training environment and allows commanders to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual kills to complex, large-scale joint engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Weaver/Released)
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