Spent Brass

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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)

USS NEW ORLEANS – Spent 5.56mm round casings litter the flight deck as Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s maritime raid force participate in a live fire range here Oct. 1. The Marines with the unit are aboard the New Orleans for their final at sea exercise prior to deploying in November. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Chad J. Pulliam)