Two German crew chiefs prepare a Tornado for take off to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Red Flag-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close-air-support and large force-employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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Joint training at Red Flag Alaska 08-3

Two German Air Force pilots go through a pre-flight inspection June 9 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The Germans are participating in Red Flag-Alaska 08-3, a 10-day air combat training exercise held up to four times a year over Alaskan and Western Canadian airspace. The training helps pilots, aircrews and support members overcome the differences that might arise in the area of responsibility when working with foreign countries in combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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Joint training at Red Flag Alaska 08-3

A German crew chief directs the pilot of a Tornado down the taxiway to take off June 9 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during Red Flag-Alaska 08-3. Red Flag-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close-air-support and large force-employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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Joint training at Red Flag Alaska 08-3

German crew chiefs watch a Tornado prepare to take off during Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9. Coordinating the training is the responsibility of Airmen with the 353rd Combat Training Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Coalition and American pilots, aircrews and support members are able to train in a realistic environment during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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Joint training at Red Flag Alaska 08-3

Two German Tornados fly over the flight line June 9 during Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Red Flag-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close-air-support, and large force-employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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German air force trains at Red Flag-Alaska 08-3

Published June 12, 2008

Two German crew chiefs prepare a Tornado for take off to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 08-3 June 9 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Red Flag-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close-air-support and large force-employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

Joint training at Red Flag Alaska 08-3

Joint training at Red Flag Alaska 08-3

Joint training at Red Flag Alaska 08-3

Joint training at Red Flag Alaska 08-3

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