Flying Top Cover

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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 F-16 Fighting Falcon dispenses flares while flying over Iraq Nov. 9. The jet is from the 125th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, which is providing top cover for U.S. forces as they transition personnel and equipment out of Iraq. (Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo/USAF)

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