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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2

A Polish air force crew chief communicates to the pilot of an F-16C Fighting Falcon during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 13, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This is the first time the PLAF has participated in RF-A. RF-A executes the world’s premier tactical joint and coalition air combat employment exercise, designed to replicate the stresses that warfighters must face during their first 10 combat sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2

A Polish air force F-16C Fighting Falcon taxis the runway as a German air force Eurofighter Typhoon recovers from a morning mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 13, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This is the first time the PLAF has participated in RF-A, as well as the GAF Eurofighter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2

A KC-135R Stratotanker taxis past German air force Eurofighter Typhoons and Japanese Self Defense Force F-15J Eagles prior to take-off during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 13, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The support of the Stratotanker provides U.S. and coalition forces aircraft with the fuel it needs to execute the mission. The Stratotanker is assigned to the 168th Air Refueling Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III

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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2

Two F-16C Fighting Falcons recover from a mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A allows participating units to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as improve interoperability. The F-16s are assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, and the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2

Two F-16C Fighting Falcons recover from a morning mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. On average, more than 1,000 people and up to 60 aircraft deploy to Eielson during the exercise. The F-16s are assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, and the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2

An F-16C Fighting Falcon utilizes its afterburners during a launch en route to a morning mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A takes place in the Joint Pacific Range Complex over Alaska as well as a portion of Western Canadian Airspace. The F-16 is assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2

An F-16C Fighting Falcon taxis out to the runway prior to a morning mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, Joint National Training Capability accredited two-week exercise. The F-16 is assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 takes off

An A-10 Thunderbolt II returns from a mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 5, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The A-10 has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jim Araos)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 takes off

25th Fighter Squadron maintainers prepare A-10 Thunderbolt IIs for training missions during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 5, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Maintainers serve a vital role in the overall RF-A mission, providing mission capable aircraft for pilots to provide superior air support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jim Araos)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 takes off

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron launches during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The F-16 is a compact, highly maneuverable fighter aircraft, vastly proven in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jim Araos)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 takes off

U.S. Air Force Capt. Erik Gonsalves, 25th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, returns from a mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, 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/Staff Sgt. Jim Araos)

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Supporting the mission

A KC-135R Stratotanker launches from the runway during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The support the Stratotanker provides during aerial-refueling is vital to the success of the U.S. and coalition forces participating in RF-A. The Stratotanker is assigned to the 931st Air Refueling Group, 22nd Air Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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JASDF crew chiefs in action

A Japanese Self Defense Force crew chief communicates to the pilot in a F-15J Eagle prior to take-off during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The work completed by crew chiefs provide 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/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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The face-off

An A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis the runway towards two F-16C Fighting Falcons as aircraft recover from a morning mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, 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. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is assigned to the 25 Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2

U.S. Air Force and Polish air force F-16C Fighting Falcons awaits the signal to launch during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This is the first time the PLAF has participated in RF-A. RF-A provides aircrews realistic combat sorties increasing their chances of survival in real-world combat. The U.S. Air Force F-16s are assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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JASDF launches into action

A Japanese Air Self Defense Force F-15J Eagle launches from the runway during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The two-week-long exercise takes place within the Joint Pacific Range Complex, a 67,000 square-mile training range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2

Two German air force Eurofighter Typhoons taxi the runway as a KC-135R Stratotanker launches from the runway during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This is the first time the Typhoon has participated in RF-A. The KC-135R Stratotanker is assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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Calm before the thunder

A row of A-10 Thunderbolts II sit quietly before the day starts during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, two-week-long exercise that allows joint and coalition partners to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as improve interoperability. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is assigned to the 25 Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 takes off

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. More than 2.500 people and 100 aircraft are participating in the two-week exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jim Araos)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 takes off

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off during RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 11, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Aggressor pilots are trained to act as opposing forces in RF-A to prepare U.S. and allied forces for real-world aerial combat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jim Araos)

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