RED FLAG-Alaska 17-1
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, taxis before taking off from Allen Army Airfield, Alaska during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 17-1, Oct. 13, 2016. 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 Master Sgt. Joseph Swafford)