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Sky's the limit with RF-A 14-1

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off during RED FLAG-Alaska 14-1 May 12, 2014, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Aggressor pilots act as opposing forces in RF-A to prepare U.S. and allied forces for real-world aerial combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Turner/Released)

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Sky's the limit with RF-A 14-1

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., takes off during RED FLAG-Alaska 14-1 May 12, 2014, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Turner/Released)

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Growlers take to the air

U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 132, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., undergo final inspections prior to takeoff during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 15, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The EA-18G can counter enemy air defenses using both reactive and pre-emptive jamming techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Peter Reft/Released)

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CAP simulates threats, assists RF-A pilots

Mark Biron, Civil Air Patrol 71st Composite Squadron member, refuels a CAP Cessna 172 after a RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 sortie Aug. 19, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The 71st CS flew multiple sorties during RF-A 13-3, simulating low-flying threats and “attacking” various locations throughout the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Perras)

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CAP simulates threats, assists RF-A pilots

Mark Biron, Civil Air Patrol 71st Composite Squadron member, controls the throttle of a CAP Cessna 172 during a RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 sortie Aug. 19, 2013. Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, hosts the 71st CS, which participates in various exercises such as RF-A to assist participating units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Perras/Released)

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CAP simulates threats, assists RF-A pilots

Mark Biron, Civil Air Patrol 71st Composite Squadron member, pilots a CAP Cessna 172 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 19, 2013. The 71st CS participated during RF-A, simulating low-flying threats for participating blue forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Perras/Released)

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Fighting Falcons over Alaskan skies

A formation of F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 100th Fighter Squadron, Dannelly Field, Ala., waits to refuel over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 19, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base Alaska. The JPARC airspace covers more than 67,000 square miles and is the largest military air-ground training complex in North America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III/Released)

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Refueling the Raptor

Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, fly behind a KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 14, 2013. The F-22 is a twin-engine fighter aircraft designed primarily for air superiority, but also has ground attack and electronic warfare capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Perras/Released)

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Refueling the Raptor

Tech. Sgt. Roger Braun, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepares to lower the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG- Alaska 13-3 Aug. 14, 2013. Nearly all internal fuel, a maximum transfer load of approximately 200,000 pounds, can be pumped through the aircraft’s boom, a rigid, telescoping tube equipped with movable flight control surfaces that an operator controls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Perras/Released)

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Refueling the Raptor

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base, Japan, to be refueled over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 14, 2013. RF-A provides participants the unique opportunity to integrate various forces in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Perras/Released)

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Refueling the Raptor

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, breaks away after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 14, 2013. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise designed to increase wartime capabilities in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Perras/Released)

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Refueling the Raptor

Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 14, 2013. More than 60 aircraft and 2,600 personnel are participating in the two-week RF-A exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Perras/Released)

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Refueling the Raptor

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 14, 2013. The JPARC is comprised of extensive military operations areas, special use airspace and ranges for a total of more than 67,000 square miles of airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Perras/Released)

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Refueling the Raptor

Capts. Tanner Betsinger and John Davis, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilots from Kadena Air Base, Japan, pilot a KC-135 Stratotanker from over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 14, 2013. More than 2,600 personnel from U.S. and allied forces are participating in the two-week long exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Perras/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3

A Republic of Korea Air Force crew chief marshals an F-15K Slam Eagle for parking after a morning mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 12, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This is the first time the ROKAF are participating in the Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, Joint National Training Capability accredited exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3

A Japan Air Self Defense Force pilot returns from a mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 12, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S and allied forces to train in simulated air-combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3

Japan Air Self Defense Force crew chiefs lay chock down as an F-15 Eagle recovers from a morning sortie during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 12, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A, a two-week 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 by Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3

A 100th Fighter Squadron crew chief from Dannelly Field, Ala., communicates instructions to his pilot during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 12, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The work completed by crew chiefs provides mission-capable aircraft for pilots so they can provide air support, serving as a vital role in the overall RF-A mission.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron launches during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 12, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The 18th AGRS supports RF-A by sharing its knowledge of flying to participating units in this RF-A.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3

Four F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 100th Fighter Squadron, Dannelly Field, Ala., line up for final inspection prior to take off during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 12, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. On an average, more than 1,000 people and up to 60 aircraft deploy to Eielson during the two-week exercise.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara/Released)

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