An F-15 Eagle taxies out on the flightline in preparation for takeoff to participate during Red Flag-Alaska 2009 April 30 at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. This exercise enabled flying squadrons to enhance their fighting capabilities in simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment. The 10-day exercise ended May 1.

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An F-15 Eagle taxies out on the flightline in preparation for takeoff to participate during Red Flag-Alaska 2009 April 30 at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. This exercise enabled flying squadrons to enhance their fighting capabilities in simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment. The 10-day exercise ended May 1.

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