U.S. Department of Defense Current Photos
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A U.S. Marine Corps maintainer assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 performs preflight inspections on an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft Aug. 18, 2014, during Red Flag-Alaska 14-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Red Flag-Alaska 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. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Araos, U.S. Air Force/Released)
140818-F-UP786-058
A U.S. Marine Corps maintainer assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 performs preflight inspections on an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft Aug. 18, 2014, during Red Flag-Alaska 14-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Red Flag-Alaska 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. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Araos, U.S. Air Force/Released)