Shadow Flight

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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)

The shadow of a C-17 from the 14th Airlift Squadron is cast onto the blue waters along the coast of South Carolina as it flies from Joint from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. on July 4, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. DeNoris Mickle)