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Allied nations support

Two Turkish F-16s fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over the North Sea during a refueling mission Sept. 23, 2009, in support of Exercise Bold Avenger 2009 held at Karup Air Base, Denmark. The KC-135 from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, refueled 18 F-16s from allied air forces, delivering more than 99,000 pounds of jet fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Thomas Trower)

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Air Force precision

The U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds practice their performance over Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, for the "Wings Over the Pacific" open house Sept. 18, 2009. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon by performing combat maneuvers during their aerial demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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Lakenheath aircrews train with Estonian forward air controllers

An F-15E Strike Eagle sits on the ramp Sept. 15, 2009, at Tallinn International Airport, Estonia. The fighter is from the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. F-15E aircrews trained with Estonia forward air controllers (U.S Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Jim Parker)

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Air Force officals announce criteria for basing of joint strike fighter

Air Force officials released Sept. 17 their basing criteria that will be used to determine the future basing of joint strike fighters. The basing criteria were approved by the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force. The basing criteria are airspace, flight training ranges, weather, support facilities, runways, taxi ramps, environmental concerns and cost factors. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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A-10 Thunderbolt

The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is an highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

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F-22 Raptor takes off from Andersen AFB, Guam

An F-22 Raptor from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off Aug. 25, 2009, from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The F-22 is deployed from Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, to support U.S. Pacific Command's theater security package in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Bush)

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Fighter heritage

At the Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. open house and air show, a P-51 Mustang, an F-16 Fighting Falcon and an F-15E Strike Eagle fly in a heritage formation Aug. 29, 2009. The heritage flight honors the aircraft of both the U.S. Army Air Forces and today's Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Josh Plueger)

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Showing off speed

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes to the air at the Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show at Offutt Air Force Base Neb., Aug. 29, 2009. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter that can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Josh Plueger)

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Checking out a ring of power

Senior Airman Chace Eck checks out an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine Sept. 2, 2009, at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. Airman Eck is an aerospace propulsion journeymen assigned to the , 8th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Steffen)

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Red Flag trains combat air forces

An "Aggressor" F-15C Eagle lands following a Red Flag 09-5 training mission using tactics that U.S. and coalition partners may encounter when facing an enemy force Aug 26, 2009, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Aggressors, coupled with a wide range of advanced ground threat systems, make Red Flag one of the most realistic air combat training exercises in the world. U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marines Corps units are participating in Red Flag 09-5 along with allied forces from Italy and the United Arab Emirates. The aircraft is assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis AFB. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Red Flag trains combat air forces

An Italian Air Force AMX fighter takes off during a Red Flag training mission Aug. 26, 2009 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is a realistic air combat training exercise conducted over the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas. U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marines Corps units are participating in Red Flag 09-5 along with allied forces from Italy and the United Arab Emirates. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Red Flag trains combat air forces

An F-15 Eagle takes off for a Red Flag 09-5 training mission Aug. 26, 2009, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The two-week exercise is administered through the 414th Combat Training Squadron at Nellis AFB and is just one in a series of advanced training programs offered by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center. The aircraft is assigned to the Massachusetts Air National Guard's 131st Fighter Squadron in Westfield, Mass. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Red Flag trains combat air forces

An F-16E from the United Arab Emirates lands after a training mission during Red Flag Aug. 26, 2009, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. This is the first time the nation has participated in Red Flag, a realistic two-week air combat training exercise conducted over the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas. The exercise ends Sept. 4. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Red Flag trains combat air forces

An Italian Air Force AMX fighter breaks formation for landing after a Red Flag training mission Aug. 26, 2009 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The two-week exercise is administered through the 414th Combat Training Squadron at Nellis AFB and is just one in a series of advanced training programs offered by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center. U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marines Corps units are participating in Red Flag 09-5 along with allied forces from Italy and the United Arab Emirates. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Red Flag trains combat air forces

An "Aggressor" F-16 Fighting Falcon lands following a Red Flag 09-5 training mission using tactics that U.S. and coalition partners may encounter when facing an enemy force Aug 26, 2009, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Aggressors, coupled with a wide range of advanced ground threat systems, make Red Flag one of the most realistic air combat training exercises in the world. The aircraft is from the 64th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis AFB. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Red Flag trains combat air forces

An F-16E from the United Arab Emirates takes off for a training mission during Red Flag 09-5 Aug. 26, 2009, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. This is the first time the nation has participated in Red Flag. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Red Flag trains combat air forces

An F-16E from the United Arab Emirates takes off for a training mission during Red Flag Aug. 26, 2009, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. This is the first time the nation has participated in Red Flag, a realistic two-week air combat training exercise conducted over the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas. The exercise ends Sept. 4. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Red Flag trains combat air forces

Italian Air Force AMX fighters prepare for take off during a Red Flag training mission Aug. 26, 2009 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is a realistic air combat training exercise conducted over the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas. U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marines Corps units are participating in Red Flag 09-5 along with allied forces from Italy and the United Arab Emirates. (U. S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Aug. 30 airpower summary: F-15s deter enemy attack

An F-15E Strike Eagle refuels over the mountains of Afghanistan April 12, 2006. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Aug. 30 airpower summary: F-15s deter enemy attack

An F-15E Strike Eagle refuels over the mountains of Afghanistan April 12, 2006. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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