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Eielson holds RED FLAG media day

Brig. Gen. James Post III, 354th Fighter Wing commander, responds to a question during a press conference with local and international media June 12, 2012, at the Gold Rush Inn, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The press conference was held for participating RED FLAG-Alaska commanders to discuss their unit goals for the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Zachary Perras)

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JASDF maintainers upkeep F15J Eagles

Japanese Air Self Defense Force maintainers wave to a German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon as it taxis down the flightline prior to RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 5, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A provides U.S. and allied pilots, aircrews and operational support personnel the opportunity to train and improve their air combat skills in preparation for worldwide contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jim Araos)

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JASDF maintainers upkeep F15J Eagles

Japanese Air Self Defense Force maintainers add engine oil to a JASDF F-15J Eagle engine prior to RED FLAG-Alaska 12-2 June 5, 2012, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. When units deploy to RF-A, maintainers must perform all aircraft maintenance, being as self-sufficient at Eielson as they would be in a wartime environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jim Araos)

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Cold weather not a problem for RED FLAG-Alaska participants

U.S. Airman 1st Class Christie Gentile uses hot air to de-ice the radome of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 12-1 Oct. 13, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. During cold weather, flight controls can freeze making the aircraft unmovable. Gentile is a crew chief assigned to the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz/Released)

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Cold weather not a problem for RED FLAG-Alaska participants

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler gets de-iced during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 12-1 Oct. 13, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A provides U.S. and allied pilots, aircrews and operational support personnel the opportunity to train and improve their air combat skills in preparation for a myriad of worldwide contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 11-3 Kicks off

Airman 1st Class Michael Smith marshals a B-52H Stratofortress for take-off during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-3 August 15, 2011, 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 RED FLAG-Alaska mission. Airman Smith is a crew chief assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force base, North Dakota. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 11-3 Kicks off

Four F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi the runway during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-3 August 15, 2011, 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 F-16s are from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 11-3 Kicks off

Three B-52H Stratofortress sit on the runway as an E-3 Sentry launches during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-3 August 15, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A allows participating units to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as improve interoperability. The B-52s are assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. The E-3 Sentry is assigned to the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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Eielson wraps up RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 Exercise

A Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15SG Strike Eagle launches from the runway during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 July 19, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A allows participating units to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as improve interoperability. The 428th Fighter Squadron is a U.S.-based Foreign Military Squadron from the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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Eielson wraps up RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 Exercise

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron retracts its landing gear after take-off during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 July 19, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Aggressor pilots are trained to act as opposing forces in exercises like RF-A to better prepare U.S. and allied forces for aerial combat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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Eielson wraps up RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 Exercise

A crew chief from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. communicates to an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prior to take-off during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 July 15, 2011, 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 RED FLAG-Alaska mission. The F-16 is assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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Eielson wraps up RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 Exercise

An A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis on the runway before take-off during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 July 15, 2011, 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 is assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

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RAAF trains on top of the world

A Royal Australian Air Force ammunitions Airman attaches a fin to a training munition July 15, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RED FLAG-Alaska participants fly against a variety of simulated threats in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex's three impact areas. The availability of a military training range with several live munitions targets helps pilots experience scenarios that are possible in a real combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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RAAF trains on top of the world

A Royal Australian Air Force maintainer connects a generator to an F/A-18 Hornet July 15, 2010, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RAAF maintainers ensured seven of the Australian fighter jets were serviceable and ready to participate in daily missions during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2. When F/A-18 are on the ground, maintainers check and recheck the fighter jets critical components to ensure they are ready to fly in the next mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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RAAF trains on top of the world

A Royal Australian Air Force maintainer checks aircraft diagnostics on an F/A-18 Hornet July 15, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Maintainers travel with the F/A-18 Hornet to ensure they meet standards in reliability and serviceability, especially during RED FLAG-Alaska. RF-A participants also utilize exercises as an opportunity to have less -experienced Airmen get valuable on-the-job training. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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RAAF trains on top of the world

A Royal Australian Air Force maintainer monitors a generator connection to an F/A -18 Hornets July 15, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 presented a steady stream of missions for RAAF maintainers to gain experience on the F/A-18 Hornet and learn how other countries perform aircraft maintenance and keep their fighter jets mission capable during the two-week exercise. RF-A participants receive an opportunity to learn from one another and improve the overall performance of people and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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JPARC provides RF-A participants with vast range of training

An F-16 Fighting Falcon launches from the runway July 13, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base. RED FLAG-Alaska's premier flying range provides the 36th Fighter Squadron from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, with an opportunity to train using live ammunitions and engage with a range of simulated threats in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. During RF-A 11-2, the 36th FS took advantage of operating in the 67,000-square-mile military training range and learned invaluable lessons in a war fighting simulation. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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U.S., Allies ramping up for RF-A 11-2

A Japan Air Self Defense Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft soars over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 6, 2011. The JASDF is participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2, a two week long exercise providing aircrew realistic combat sorties, increasing their chances of survival in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 gets underway at Eielson

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot shows enthusiasm prior to his first sortie during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 July 11, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A enables aviators to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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It takes two

Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Super Hornets launch side-by-side from the runway during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 July 11, 2011, 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. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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