Chilly creek

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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)

Cpl. James E. Hitchcock, section leader Weapons Platoon, from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, attempts to cross Leavitt Creek during stream crossing training at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport as part of Exercise Mountain Warrior 06-10, July 13. The water temperature averaged 37 degrees Fahrenheit, a result of melting snow. (Photo by Cpl. Christopher O’quin/ 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit)