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)
Air Assault students rappel from a UH-60 Blackhawk during a test at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. After completing the exercise, the remaining 197 Soldiers and Airman must complete a 12-mile road march while carrying a 35lb ruck sack before they can recieve their Air Assault badges.
