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Final flight for fighters

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron and two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron fly May 29 over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex in Alaska. The aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 18th and 355th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Final flight for fighters

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing flies in formation with two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron May 29 over Alaska. The three aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 18th and 355th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Final flight for fighters

A KC-135 Stratotanker with the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing flies with two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron and two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron May 29 over Alaska. The five aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 18th and 355th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Final flight for fighters

A KC-135 Stratotanker with the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing flies with two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron and two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron May 29 over Alaska. The five aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 18th and 355th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Final flight for fighters

A KC-135 Stratotanker with the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing flies with two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron and two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron May 29 over Alaska. The five aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 18th and 355th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Final flight for fighters

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron fly May 29 over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex in Alaska. The aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 18th and 355th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Misawa squadrons swap out Iraqi mission

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi on the flightline for a combat mission May 30 from Balad Air Base, Iraq. More than 260 Airmen from the 13th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Misawa Air Base, Japan, took over the close-air-support mission from their sister squadron, the 14th EFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Shannon Collins)

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Misawa squadrons swap out Iraqi mission

Capt. Bryan Spence inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a combat mission May 30 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. He is an F-16 pilot with the 14th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron deployed from the 14th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Shannon Collins)

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Misawa squadrons swap out Iraqi mission

Lt. Col. Steve Williams inspects his F-16 Fighting Falcon before flying his first combat mission for air expeditionary force 7 and 8 May 30 from Balad Air Base, Iraq. Colonel Williams is the 13th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander. More than 260 Airmen from the 13th EFS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Misawa Air Base, Japan, took over the close-air-support mission from their sister squadron, the 14th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Shannon Collins)

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Tanker task force keeps Red Flag flying

A KC-135R Stratotanker flies in formation with two A-10 Warthog IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron May 29 near Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The three aircraft assigned to Eielson AFB flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 355th FS and 18th FS. The tanker is assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing. The KC-135R along with tankers from Grand Forks AFB, N.D., and MacDill AFB, Fla., are providing air refueling support to aircraft for the joint exercise Red Flag-Alaska, lasting through June 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Tanker task force keeps Red Flag flying

A KC-135R Stratotanker flies in formation with two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron and two A-10 Warthog IIs from the 355th FS May 29 near Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The five aircraft assigned to Eielson AFB flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 355th FS and 18th FS. The tanker is assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing. The KC-135R along with tankers from Grand Forks AFB, N.D., and MacDill AFB, Fla., are providing air refueling support to aircraft for the joint exercise Red Flag-Alaska, lasting through June 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Tanker task force keeps Red Flag flying

A KC-135R Stratotanker flies in formation with two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron and two A-10 Wathog IIs from the 355th FS May 29 near Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The five aircraft assigned to Eielson AFB flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 355th FS and the 18th FS. The tanker is assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing. The KC-135R along with tankers from Grand Forks AFB, N.D., and MacDill AFB, Fla., are providing air refueling support to aircraft for the joint exercise Red Flag-Alaska, lasting through June 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Air to ground power

Two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and three F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation May 29 over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex in Alaska. The A-10s are from the from the 355th Fighter Squadron and the F-16s are assigned to the 18th Fighter Squadron, both from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Members of the 18th FS conduct air operations for combat-ready F-16s working closely with 355th FS members to provide close-air support, forward air control, battlefield air interdiction, and offensive counter air. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder)

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Air Power summary for May 7, 2007

A British Royal Air Force GR4 Tornado takes on fuel May 8 from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing during an Operation Iraqi Freedom mission. KC-135 aircrews from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron offload about 1 million pounds of fuel each day to a variety of Air Force, Navy and coalition aircraft. Aerial refueling allows bomber, fighter and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft to maintain a persistent presence over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erik Hofmeyer)

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CENTAF Airpower Summary for May 3, 2007

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from a base in Iraq recently to perform a close-air-support mission for coalition ground forces. Combined Forces Air Component aircraft like the F-16 flew 48 close-air-support missions May 3, primarily in northern Iraq, and responded to coalition ground forces in contact with enemy personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Red Flag forces huddle up at Eielson

Eight F-16 Fighting Falcons sit ready to fly for Red Flag-Alaska 07-1 in April at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Red Flag-Alaska gives pilots and aircrews at least 10 sorties in a realistic simulated combat environment. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force bases. These F-16s are from the 61st Fighter Squadron based at Luke AFB, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder)

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Red Flag forces huddle up at Eielson

An F-16 Fighting Falcon touches down on the runway for Red Flag-Alaska 07-1 April 3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. More than 1,300 military members from the United States, France and Australia will train together for two-weeks on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex during Red Flag-Alaska. Air operations are flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force bases. This F-16 is from the 61st Fighter Squadron based at Luke AFB, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder)

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Raptor, Thunderbirds fly over California

The F-22 Raptor performs for thousands during an April 1 air show at Naval Base Ventura County in Point Mugu, Calif. This F-22 is based at Langley Air Force Base, Va. The F-22 is the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft. The sophisticated F-22 aerodesign, advanced flight controls, thrust vectoring, and high thrust-to-weight ratio provide the capability to outmaneuver all current and projected aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt Justin D. Pyle)

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Demonstration team excels at Heritage Conference

Maintainers from the F-16 West Coast Demonstration Team work into the evening on F-16 Fighting Falcons after a day of aerial demonstration flying during the 2007 Heritage Conference at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The conference provides an opportunity for ACC demonstration pilots to train together with modern and historic military aircraft in preparation for the upcoming air-show season. The West Coast team is assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill AFB, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christina D. Ponte)

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Demonstration team excels at Heritage Conference

An Air Combat Command East Coast Demonstration Team crew chief marshals an A-10 Thunderbolt II after an aerial demonstration flight March 3 at the 2007 Heritage Conference at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The conference provides an opportunity for ACC demonstration pilots to train together with modern and historic military aircraft in preparation for the upcoming air-show season. The East Coast team is assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing at Pope AFB, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christina D. Ponte)

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