Posted: 08/01/2013
An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the163rd Fighter Squadron in Fort Wayne, Ind., takes flight during Red Flag-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 12, 2013, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Typically, Ref Flag-Alaska conducts two combat scenarios each day. The scenarios are shaped to meet each exercises specific training objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren-Taylor Levin)