EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-15C Aggressor from 65th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev., prepares to take off for a training exercise July 11, 2007. Red Flag-Alaska enables aviation units to sharpen their combat skills by flying ten simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment. Additionally, the training allows them to exchange tactics, techniques, and procedures and improve interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)(Released)
An F-15 Eagle from the 65th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., sits parked on the Eielson AFB, Alaska, flight line July 9. The 65th AGS is taking part in Red Flag-Alaska 07-3, a multi-service, multi-platform coordinated, combat operations exercise, which runs through the July 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)
An F-15D Eagle piloted by Capt. David Vincent, 65th Aggressor Squadron pilot, with retired United States Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager taxis to the runway before taking off Oct 14, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. This flight marks the 65th anniversary of Yeager's breaking of the sound barrier.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)