SERE Practice Jump

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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)

A U.S. Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) instructor looks on as other instructors parachute down in Cheongju, South Korea, on Sept. 15.  The U.S. Air Force and ROKAF performed jumps together helping improve relationships with one another in South Korea.  Conducting aerial training missions keeps them mission ready and able to keep special operations forces members up to date with their training requirements.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rasheen A. Douglas)