A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 J Eagle aircraft takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, for a combat training mission June 12, 2012, during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2.
Red Flag-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth, U.S. Air Force/Released)
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