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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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RNI initiative improves B-1B maintenance

Staff Sgt. Karl Muench Jr. makes frequency adjustments to a B-1B Lancer Band 4-8 receiver mounted on a test station. The Band 4-8 receiver recently underwent a Repair Network Integration proof-of-concept live test that demonstrated the ability of the repair network to re-optimize and balance capacities to meet a workload requirement of 15 serviceable receivers within a 90-day period. Sergeant Muench is assigned to the 7th Component Maintenance Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo/MSgt Kenneth Bamberger)

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U-2 Chase Car

Maj. Luke Lokowich, with the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., drives around a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft on the runway at Beale AFB Feb. 4, 2010, while keeping in constant contact with the pilot in the cockpit. The U-2 chase car is the pilot's extra eyes and ears on the ground during flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Luke Johnson)

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U-2 Chase Car

A chase car for a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft is parked in front of a hangar on the flightline at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The chase car is driven by a U-2 pilot and provides an extra set of eyes and ears on the ground during routine U-2 flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Luke Johnson)

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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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Demo teams receive 2010 certification

Maj. Mike Maeder and Capt. Heron Weidner perform for Gen. William M. Fraser III Feb. 3, 2010, at Langley Air Force Base. Major Maeder and Captain Weidner are F-15E Strike Eagle demonstration team pilots and General Fraser is the commander of the Air Combat Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zachary Wolf)

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Demo teams receive 2010 certification

Capt. Ryan Corrigan performs for Gen. William M. Fraser III Feb. 3, 2010, at Langley Air Force Base. Captain Corrigan is an F-16 Viper east demonstration team pilot and General Fraser is the commander of the Air Combat Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zachary Wolf)

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Aircraft arrive at Andersen for Cope North 10-1 kickoff

A Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2 fighter lands in order to participate in the two-week Cope North exercise Feb. 5, 2010, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Japanese F-2 single-engine fighter has performance capabilities roughly comparable to those of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Julian North)

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Aircraft arrive at Andersen for Cope North 10-1 kickoff

Four Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2s prepare to land to participate in the two-week Cope North exercise Feb. 5, 2010, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Japanese F-2 single-engine fighter has performance capabilities roughly comparable to those of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Julian North)

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Raptors reign at Red Flag

A three-ship formation of F-22 Raptors flies to the Nevada Test and Training Range Feb. 4, 2010, during Red Flag. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The Raptors are from the 90th Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf Air Base, Alaska, and the 49th Fighter Wing at Holloman AFB, N.M. (U.S Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Taylor Worley)

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Raptors reign at Red Flag

Airman 1st Class Justin Horne salutes an F-22 Raptor pilot Feb. 4, 2010, during a Red Flag training exercise 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, and conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas. Airman Horne is assigned to the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Holloman AFB, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brett Clashman)

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Raptors reign at Red Flag

An F-22 Raptor prepares to leave the flightline at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., for a Red Flag training mission Feb. 4, 2010. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The Raptor is assigned to the 49th Fighter Squadron at Holloman AFB, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brett Clashman)

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Raptors reign at Red Flag

F-22 Raptors are ready to go on the flightline at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 4, 2010, for a Red Flag training mission. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The Raptors are assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, and the 49th FS at Holloman AFB, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brett Clashman)

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Raptors reign at Red Flag

Lt. Col. Joe Kunkel and Staff Sgt. Randall Woode perform a pre-flight check in an F-22 Raptor Feb. 4, 2010, before a Red Flag training exercise 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. Colonel Kunkel is assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, and Sergeant Woode is assigned to the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Holloman AFB, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brett Clashman)

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Raptors reign at Red Flag

An F-22 Raptor from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, prepares to regroup after being refueled Feb. 2, 2010, during Red Flag over the Nevada Test and Training Range. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Bucky Parrish)

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Raptors reign at Red Flag

Two F-22 Raptors from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, fly over the Nevada Test and Training Range Feb. 2, 2010, during Red Flag at Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile range north of Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Bucky Parrish)

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Raptors reign at Red Flag

The lights of the Las Vegas Strip shine in the background as an F-22 Raptor taxies on the flightline at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 1, 2010, during Red Flag. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Bucky Parrish)

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