Two Thumbs Up

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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)

GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 23, 2010) Aviation’s Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Derrick Delhomme and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Kenneth London give a thumbs up to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 aboard aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled six-month deployment as part of the on-going rotation of forward-deployed forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bradley Evans/Released)