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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit maritime raid force await instruction before firing their rifles aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18), March 26, 2012, while under way in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The unit is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force, to provide support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (DoD photo by Cpl. Chad Pulliam, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)