Maj. Paul Johnson performs a pre-flight inspection on an F-15 Eagle before a training sortie at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on Thursday, June 22, for Valiant Shield 2006. The exercise, which concludes June 23, focuses on integrated joint training in a variety of mission scenarios. Major Johnson is assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael S. Dorus)