Tales from the tail

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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)

OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN — Chief Master Sgt. Reynold Albright, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, walks back inside a C-130 Hercules after a successful Christmas Drop, Dec. 15, 2012. Often flying at only 300 feet above the ground, loadmasters wear safety tethers and helmets to stay safe during the turbulent low-altitude drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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