Into the Fire

By

Staff

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)

Officers of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, “Ready First” 1st Armored Division, react to an explosion while participating in an urban combat exercise at a training facility on Fort Bliss, Texas, May 11-12. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Wilbanks)