F-16 Fighting Falcon in flight. - Stock-Fotografie

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Fighter Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker at Red Flag-Alaska July 20. More than 80 aircraft and 1,500 service members from six countries are participating in the exercise July 12 to 27 to sharpen their combat skills in simulated combat sorties. Red Flag-Alaska's multinational participation and the addition of the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex assets provide realistic combat training in a safe and controlled setting.