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)
AO2 (AW) Michael Geneux wipes sweat off his face while waiting for the flight deck to be cleared during a RAS (replenishment at Sea) on board the USS Anzio (CG 68) at sea in the North Arabian Sea on Monday, August 17, 2009.