New “Tail” Light

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

NORFOLK (Jan. 5, 2011)–Electronics Technician Seaman Lee Adler, right, hands a tool bag to Electronics Technician 3rd Class Daniel Trahan prior to repairing the stern light on top of the rudder aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750). The stern light helps other ships avoid collision with the sub when operating on the surface (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer/Released)