RF-A blue forces
Lt. Col. Michael Kato, 124th Fighter Squadron. Des Moines, Iowa, goes over pre-flight inspection checklist during RED FLAG-Alaska 09-2, April 24, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and bilateral training from a simulated forward operating base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Snyder) (Released)