Heavy Chains

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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)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 15, 2010) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Amir Lindsay, a plane captain assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, waits for the next recovery evolution on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).  Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting a three-week composite training unit exercise to be followed by a deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis K. Mendoza/Released)

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