Air Mobility Rodeo

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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)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III airdrops a pallet from the rear ramp during Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 at Yakima Firing Range on July 27, 2011. Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force’s premier international combat skills and flying operations competition designed to develop and improve techniques, procedures, and interoperability, while optimizing international mobility  partnerships  and enhancing mobility operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan St. Pierre)