Sandboarding

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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)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Dec. 25, 2010) Yeoman Seaman Apprentice Hayley A. Rienstra, from Jerome, Idaho, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), rides a snowboard down a sand dune while on liberty in the desert outside of Dubai. Several thousand Sailors enjoyed a host of activities while Abraham Lincoln was in port in Jebel Ali, including camel rides, shopping, and tours of the area. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Seth Clarke/Released)