Plane Push

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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 (August 15th, 2012) – Sailors push back to a F/A 18C Hornet assigned to the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94, to move it into launching position on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway conducting Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications (FRSCQ) in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan A. Colon/Released)