U.S., Multinational Airmen Continue Training During Red Flag-Alaska 12-2

Department of Defense Photo Essay

  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands after completing combat training during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2012. The aircraft pilot is assigned to the 18th Aggressors Squadron. The exercise, sponsored by Pacific Air Forces, provides a variety of training in a simulated combat environment. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Jared Hand parks his F-16 Fighting Falcon as he returns from combat training during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2012. Hand, a pilot, is assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Minnich inserts a pin not used during flight back into an F-16 Fighting Falcon as it returns from combat training during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2012. Minnich, a crew chief, is assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan McCanna directs an F-16 Fighting Falcon as it returns from combat training during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2012. McCanna, a crew chief, is assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephen Lewis conducts post-flight checks as an F-16 Fighting Falcon returns from combat training during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2012. Lewis, a crew chief, is assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Crismon and Staff Sgt. Victor Alvarez perform post-flight maintenance checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2012. Crismon and Alvarez are crew chiefs assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
  • U.S. airmen load an inert GBU-12 laser-guided bomb onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2012. The airmen have specialized training in aircraft armament systems. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Allena Lewis hands her flight bag to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephen Lewis after completing combat training during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2012. Allena, a pilot, is assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron, and Lewis, a crew chief, is assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Greg Penrod performs post flight exhaust inspection on a F-16 Fighting Falcon during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2012. Penrod, a crew chief, is assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas Gill performs post-flight maintenance checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2012. Gill, a crew chief, is assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Delucy secures an inert GBU-12 laser-guided bomb on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2012. Delucy, an airman with specialized training in aircraft armament systems, is assigned to the 20th Maintenance Operations Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth
  • Four Japanese air self-defense force F-15J Eagles return after completing combat training during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2012. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth