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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)

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Anthony Woo waits for a bucket of paint to be lowered March 26, 2011, aboard the frigate USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49), while moored in Port Gentil, Gabon, in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS) West. APS is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darryl Wood, U.S. Navy/Released)