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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing out of Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., gains speed for takeoff from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. The Tanker Task Force provides a crucial aerial refueling capability for this Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise, enabling missions conducted within the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, which provides more than 67,000 square miles of combat training airspace for U.S. and international partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik)
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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron out of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2016, during the first combat training mission of RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. RED FLAG training in Alaska signifies continued commitment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region through a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik)
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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

A pair of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron fly over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, after returning from the Oct. 10, 2016, morning sortie during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. Aggressor pilots train U.S., joint and international partners during RF-A, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises, enabling units to sharpen their skills and strengthen interoperability 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)
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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

A Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-15K Slam Eagle multi-role fighter aircraft takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2016, during the first RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1 combat training mission. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises vital to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, and providing U.S. units and partner nation forces like the ROKAF the opportunity to sharpen their combat skills and strengthen interoperability in a realistic threat environment inside the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik)
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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

A Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-15K Slam Eagle multi-role fighter aircraft takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2016, during the first RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1 combat training mission. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises vital to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, and providing U.S. units and partner nation forces like the ROKAF the opportunity to sharpen their combat skills and strengthen interoperability in a realistic threat environment inside the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik)
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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, with afterburners engaged Oct. 10, 2016, for the first combat training mission of RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. The average Aggressor pilot has at least 1,000 fighter hours and hundreds of hours of studying to become experts in enemy tactics used to train U.S. Air Force, joint and coalition partners during U.S. Pacific Air Forces commander-directed RF-A exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik)
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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2016, for the first combat training mission of RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. The average Aggressor pilot has at least 1,000 fighter hours and hundreds of hours of studying to become experts in enemy tactics used to train U.S. Air Force, joint and coalition partners during U.S. Pacific Air Forces commander-directed RF-A exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik)
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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

A Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-15K Slam Eagle multi-role fighter aircraft taxis down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line as the sun rises behind a layer of clouds Oct. 10, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces like the ROKAF, enabling joint and international units to sharpen their 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)
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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

A Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-15K Slam Eagle multi-role fighter aircraft taxis past the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, air traffic control tower Oct. 10, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises vital to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, and providing U.S. units and partner nation forces like the ROKAF the opportunity to sharpen their combat skills and strengthen interoperability in a realistic threat environment inside the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik)
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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

A Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-15K Slam Eagle multi-role fighter aircraft crewed by a pilot and weapons officer taxis down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line as the sun rises Oct. 10, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises vital to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, and providing U.S. units and partner nation forces like the ROKAF the opportunity to sharpen their skills and strengthen interoperability in more than 67,000 square miles of combat training airspace within the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik)
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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

A U.S. maintenance Airman signals to a Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle pilot and weapons officer as they return a salute while taxiing down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line Oct. 10, 2016, for the first mission of RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises that provide Airmen across the country and world opportunities to sharpen their combat skills and strengthen interoperability vital to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik)
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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing out of Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., and McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., take off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. As part of the Tanker Task Force, these aircraft provide crucial aerial refueling capability for this Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise, enabling combat training missions for U.S. and international partners conducted within the more than 67,000 square mile Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik)
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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

A pair of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron out of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, taxi down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line Oct. 10, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. Conducting RED FLAG training in Alaska signifies a continued commitment to the Pacific, providing U.S. and international units the opportunity to sharpen their combat skills and strengthen interoperability 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)
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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron out of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, taxis down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line as the sun rises behind a layer of clouds Oct. 10, 2016, in preparation for the first RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1 combat training mission. RF-A exercises are vital to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, providing U.S. and international units the opportunity to sharpen their combat skills and strengthen interoperability in a realistic threat environment inside more than 67,000 square miles of combat training airspace within the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik)
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Successful first day of RF-A 17-1

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron wait to take off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises, enabling joint and international units to sharpen their 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)
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RF-A 17-1 brings ‘ready to fight tonight’ attitude

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 18th Aggressor Squadron flies over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, as it returns from a morning sortie Aug. 10, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-3. Pilots who fly with the Aggressors apply years of flight experience and an expansive understanding of adversary tactics in order to train pilots participating in this Pacific Air Forces' commander-directed training exercise between U.S. and partner nation forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik)
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Dual role Airman alleviates manning, works life-saving position

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Tidline, a 354th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress technician who volunteered to be cross-utilized in a crew chief’s role for the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, looks into an exhaust nozzle while preparing an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft for a sortie Aug. 17, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-3 at Eielson Air force Base, Alaska. Free exchange of ideas between multilateral forces during RF-A enhances not just partners and sister service relationships, but also their operational efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
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Dual role Airman alleviates manning, works life-saving position

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Tidline, a 354th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress technician, peels a decal from an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft while cross-utilizing his time to supplement a crew chief’s position with the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Aug. 17, 2016, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Tidline will work more than 100 hours with the sister squadron who maintains 18th Aggressor Squadron aircraft in support of RED-FLAG-Alaska 16-3, so pilots can share their knowledge of flying with participating units in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
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Dual role Airman alleviates manning, works life-saving position

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Tidline, a 354th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress technician, works in a crew chief’s role preparing a pilot for a sortie Aug. 17, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-3 at Eielson Air force Base, Alaska. Tidline qualified in more than 15 additional tasks to perform the roles he volunteered for, which alleviates manning issues in the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
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Dual role Airman alleviates manning, works life-saving position

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Tidline, a 354th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress technician who is cross-utilized as a crew chief with the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares Royal Canadian Air Force Capt. Michael Walker, an 18th Aggressor Squadron pilot, for a sortie Aug. 17, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-3 at Eielson Air force Base, Alaska. This 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)
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