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Joint Bilateral Training

A small group of Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit ensure F-15C Eagles get one final checkup at the end of runway before take-off Feb. 23, 2010, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena Airmen were participating in joint bilateral training with other U.S. forces and the Japan Air Self Defense Force from Feb. 22 to 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)

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Joint Bilateral Training

An F-15C Eagle prepares to land Feb. 23, 2010, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena Airmen were participating in joint bilateral training with other U.S. forces and the Japan Air Self Defense Force from Feb. 22 to 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)

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Joint Bilateral Training

Airman 1st Class Derek Wiltse cleans an F-15C Eagle canopy Feb. 23, 2010, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena Airmen were participating in joint bilateral training with other U.S. forces and the Japan Air Self Defense Force from Feb. 22 to 26. Airman Wiltse is assigned to the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)

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F-35 pilots 'measure' up, move closer to training

Legacy flight suits were displayed as Air Force, Navy and Marine pilots were fitted for the first F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter equipment Feb. 25, 2010, at Eglin Air Force Base, (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

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F-35 pilots 'measure' up, move closer to training

Navy Capt. Mike Saunders tries on the new F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter helmet after getting measured for the new flight suit Feb. 25, 2010, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Captain Saunders is the 33rd Operations Group deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

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F-35 pilots 'measure' up, move closer to training

Navy Capt. Mike Saunders describes the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter pilot equipment after getting measured for the new suit Feb. 25, 2010, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Captain Saunders is the 33rd Operations Group deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

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A-Okay!

Senior Airman Alexander Dolgikh checks over his F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Cope North at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2010. The aircraft is assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson AFB, Alaska. Airman Dolgikh is a crew chief with the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Eielson AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey)

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A Las Vegas night

Airman 1st Class Albert Sarroca completes a pre-flight check before launching an F-16 Fighting Falcon on a night training mission at Red Flag Feb. 23, 2010, on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. Airman Sarroca is a crew chief with the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Shaw AFB, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Ready to go

Airman 1st Class Joshua Koch completes a pre-flight check while communicating with the pilot of the F-16 Fighting Falcon before a training mission at Red Flag Feb. 23, 2010, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. Airman Koch is a crew chief with the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Shaw AFB, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Ready to refuel

An F-22 Raptor prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 17, 2010. The Raptor is assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron on Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, and the Stratotanker is assigned to the 465th Air Refueling Squadron on Tinker AFB, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin)

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Airmen train in Spain

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Aviano Air Base, Italy, takes off Feb. 2, 2010, at Zaragoza Air Base, Spain. During their deployment to Zaragoza AB, 555th Fighter Squadron pilots flew 239 sorties in nine flying days. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tabitha M. Mans)

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Airmen train in Spain

Airmen from the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare jets for takeoff Feb. 1, 2010, at Zaragoza Air Base, Spain. The 555th AMU Airmen deployed to Spain to support training operations for the 555th Fighter Squadron pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tabitha M. Mans)

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Let's go UP!

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot conducts an unrestricted vertical climb from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Exercise Cope North, Feb. 15, 2010. The U.S. Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force conduct the exercise annually at Andersen to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey)

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Ready to prowl

During Cope North, an F-16 "Aggressor" Fighting Falcon takes off Feb. 12, 2010, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The U. S. Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force conduct Cope North annually at Andersen AFB to increase combat readiness and interoperability. The aircraft is assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson AFB, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin)

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One final pass

Airman 1st Class Savon Scales performs a final check on an A-10 Thunderbolt II before launch Feb. 9, 2010, on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Airman Scales is a crew chief with the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

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Va-room!

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off before dawn with Capt. Cory Farrer at the controls Feb. 3, 2010, on the final day of an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The jet's afterburners kicked up a plume of steam and snow as the aircraft lifted. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Las Vegas lights

Waiting for the chocks to be pulled, an F-15 Eagle pilot prepares to depart the flightline for a night training mission Feb. 2, 2010, during Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The aircraft is assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Working in sync

Crew chiefs perform maintenance on an F-15 Eagle Feb. 2, 2010, during Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. They are assigned to the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Misawa operations after dark

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off before dawn with Capt. Cory Farrer at the controls on the final day of an operational readiness exercise Feb. 3, 2010, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The jet's afterburners kicked up a plume of steam and snow as Captain Farrer lifted the nose of the F-16. Captain Farrer is with the 13th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Demo teams receives 2010 certification

Maj. David Skalicky performs for Gen. William M. Fraser III Feb. 3, 2010, at Langley Air Force Base. Major Skalicky is an F-22A Raptor demonstration team pilot and General Fraser is the commander of Air Combat Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zachary Wolf)

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