A Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, watches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker while receiving fuel during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2, June 18, 2019. RF-A exercises provide unique opportunities to integrate various forces in a realistic threat environment and dates back to 1975, when it was held at Clark Air Force Base, Philippines and called Exercise COPE THUNDER. ( Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Burt Traynor)

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