News>Wolf Pack participates in Red Flag-Alaska, Distant Frontier
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Numerous F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, and other squadrons wait in line before taking off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 2, 2012. Fourteen aircraft from the 8th FW participated in Distant Frontier and Red Flag-Alaska, two exercises featuring simulated combat scenarios to test the combat and mission capabilities and effectiveness of participating squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 18th Aggressor Squadron prepare to take off while F-16s from the 35th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, wait behind them during Distant Frontier on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 2, 2012. The aircraft are participating in Distant Frontier and Red Flag-Alaska, which feature simulated combat scenarios with the 18th AS acting as the “enemy” for Kunsan aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 35th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, and an F-16 with the 18th Aggressor Squadron prepare for takeoff during Distant Frontier on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 2, 2012. Distant Frontier is an exercise testing the mission assets and capabilities of various squadrons in preparation for Red Flag-Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base takes off during Distant Frontier on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 2, 2012. This is one of 14 aircraft sent to Eielson to participate in Distant Frontier and Red Flag-Alaska, where personnel and equipment were assessed on their efficiency and effectiveness to perform during certain combat roles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Senior Airman Carey Kimber, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, does a final inspection of an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan before a simulated combat mission during Distant Frontier on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 3, 2012. Kimber is one of more than 120 maintainers sent to Eielson to participate in Distant Frontier and Red Flag-Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Senior Airman Carey Kimber, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts pre-flight preparations with Maj. Daniel Ficklin, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot, during Distant Frontier on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 3, 2012. Both men, from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, are participating in Distant Frontier, an exercise designed to prepare participants for Red Flag-Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 18th Aggressor Squadron prepares to land following a simulated combat mission during Distant Frontier on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 3, 2012. The 18th AS’s aircraft acted as the “enemy” during Distant Frontier and Red Flag-Alaskato test the combat capabilities of participating units through various simulated scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Several F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 35th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, wait to take off during Distant Frontier on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 3, 2012. Fourteen aircraft from the 8th FW participated in Distant Frontier and Red Flag-Alaska, two exercises featuring simulated combat scenarios to test the combat and mission capabilities and effectiveness of participating squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Several F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 35th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, wait to take off during Distant Frontier on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 3, 2012. Fourteen aircraft from the 8th FW participated in Distant Frontier and Red Flag-Alaska, two exercises featuring simulated combat scenarios to test the combat and mission capabilities and effectiveness of participating squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron lands after a mission during Distant Frontier on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 3, 2012. The 18th AS’s aircraft acted as the “enemy” during Distant Frontier and Red Flag-Alaska in order to test the combat capabilities of participating units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 35th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, waits to take off during Distant Frontier on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 3, 2012. Aircraft and military members from Kunsan came to Eielson to participate in Distant Frontier and Red Flag-Alaska, both of which assess the mission and combat capabilities of Air Force fighter squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Refueling trucks with the 35th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, pump fuel into aircraft following missions during Distant Frontier on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 3, 2012. Distant Frontier is an exercise that prepares Air Force personnel for Red Flag-Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Senior Airman Brandon Oliver, 8th Maintenance Operations Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, replaces the argon coolant gas in a missile following a simulated combat mission during Distant Frontier on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 3, 2012. The coolant keeps the missile cool during flight to ensure all the systems operate appropriately and maintain maximum mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 35th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, taxi to the runway during Distant Frontier on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 3, 2012. Aircraft and military members from Kunsan came to Eielson to participate in Distant Frontier and Red Flag-Alaska, both of which assess the mission and combat capabilities of numerous Air Force squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Senior Airman Javier Zepeda, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, guides an F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 35th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan, during Red Flag-Alaska on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 5, 2012. More than 150 personnel from Kunsan participated in Distant Frontier and Red Flag, exercises designed to test the combat and mission readiness of military personnel, equipment and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Senior Airman Samuel Strong, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, guides an F-16 Fighting Falcon in a hangar during Red Flag-Alaska on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 5, 2012. This was the beginning of Red Flag, an exercise assessing the capabilities of F-16s from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Senior Airman Samuel Strong, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, runs post-mission checklists following a mission during Red Flag-Alaska on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 5, 2012. Strong is one of more than 150 personnel sent to Alaska from Kunsan to participate in Distant Frontier and Red Flag, exercises which tested the combat effectiveness of aircraft, equipment and personnel through various simulated scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Staff Sgt. Justin Thomas, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, downloads engine data from an F-16 Fighting Falcon following a mission during Red Flag-Alaska on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 5, 2012. This is one of many post-flight operations performed to ensure the aircraft is running well. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Members of the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, move a missile between training missions during Red Flag-Alaska on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 5, 2012. Personnel from Kunsan participated in Distant Frontier and Red Flag, exercises designed to test the combat and mission readiness of military personnel, equipment and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Members of the 8th Maintenance Operations Squadron remove a missile from an F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 35th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, during Red Flag-Alaska on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 5, 2012. Personnel from Kunsan participated in the Distant Frontier and Red Flag-Alaska exercises designed to test the combat and mission readiness of military personnel, equipment and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Senior Airman Brandon Oliver, left, and Staff Sgt. Joshua Chapman, both 8th Maintenance Operations Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, prepare to load a missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 5, 2012. This was part of Red Flag-Alaska, an exercise testing the combat and mission capabilities of aircraft and personnel from around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
10/10/2012 - KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- More than 150 personnel and 14 aircraft from the 8th Fighter Wing particpated in Distant Frontier and Red Flag-Alaska at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska during September and October. Distant Frontier and Red Flag-Alaska both assess the capabilities and effectiveness of military personnel and equipment.
This included numerous simulated combat scenarios and training missions designed to re-create real-world situations pilots might face in a combat environment. Participants in the exercises usually include squadrons from around the Air Force and from other nations including Japan and Singapore.
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10/12/2012 5:20:53 PM ET Having been there the Wolfpack sent people on an Alaskan vacation.
