Aggressors strike back at Northern Edge 2009
An F-16 Aggressor passes over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during NORTHERN EDGE 2009, June 25. NE09 participants will practice tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with defensive counter-air, close air support, and personnel-recovery missions. The F-16 is assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson AFB, Alaska.U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz
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Crew chiefs prepare to launch their F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft
090624-F-2034C-116 Crew chiefs prepare to launch their F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft June 24, 2009 during Exercise Northern Edge 2009 held at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The crew chiefs are from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan. Northern Edge is Alaska?s largest military training exercise that prepares joint forces to respond to crises throughout the Asia-Pacific region.U.S. Air Force photo/ MSgt Shane A. Cuomo
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The first RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 40 is unveiled by Northrop Grumman
The first of 15 Block 40 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft reconnaissance system is unveiled by Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force officials June 25 in Palmdale, Calif. This newest addition to the Air Force's growing fleet of Global Hawks carries an advanced, all-weather multi-platform radar technology insertion program (MP-RTIP) sensor capable of detecting, tracking and identifying stationary and moving targets.Source: Northrop Grumman
An F-22 Raptor prepares for take off during exercise Northern Edge 2009, Elmendorf AFB
Airman 1st Class Holden Coladonato from the 90th Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, prepares a F-22 Raptor for take off during exercise Northern Edge 2009, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, June 17, 2009. Northern Edge 2009 is Alaska's largest military training exercise. It prepares joint forces to respond to crises throughout the Asia-Pacific region.U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Dennis J. Henry Jr.
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Lt. Col. John Hillyer conducts pre-flight checks on his F-22 Raptor
Lt. Col. John Hillyer conducts pre-flight checks on his F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft June 17, 2009, during Northern Edge 09 at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. Hillyer is the 477th Fighter Group commander at Elmendorf AFB. Northern Edge is Alaska's largest military training exercise that prepares joint forces to respond to crises throughout the Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo
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An F-22 Raptor is being prepared for a mission @ Northern Edge 2009
Airmen 1st Class Benjamin Keller and Shane Brewster prepare to launch their F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft for a mission June 17, 2009, during Northern Edge 09 held at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The Airmen are from the 90th Fighter Squadron and 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Elmendorf AFB. Northern Edge is Alaska's largest military training exercise that prepares joint forces to respond to crises throughout the Asia-Pacific region.U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis out for a training mission during exercise Maple Flag 42
An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 175th Fighter Squadron, Sioux Falls, S.D. Air National Guard, taxis out for a training mission during exercise Maple Flag 42 at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Canada, June 4, 2009. Maple Flag is a Canadian-sponsored and Air Combat Command supported exercise, that provides aircrews simulated air and ground combat training to coalition forces in a NATO environment.U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the USS Ronald Reagan
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 15, 2009) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway on a routine deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Oliver Cole
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The Buff's arrive for Northern Edge 2009 (2)
A B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. arrives at Eielson AFB, Alaska, May 31 in support of Northern Edge 2009. Northern Edge is Alaska's largest military training excercise. The exercise is held over a two-week period, involving components from the Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force.U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Wilson
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The Buff's arrive for Northern Edge 2009
Two B-52 Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. rest on the flightline as another B-52 prepares for a landing at Eielson AFB, Alaska, May 31 in support of Northern Edge 2009. Northern Edge is Alaska's largest military training excercise. The exercise is held over a two-week period, involving components from the Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force.U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Wilson
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