An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off during exercise Red Flag-Alaska at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2019. Red Flag-Alaska serves as an ideal platform for international engagement, which has a long history of including allies and partners, ultimately enabling all involved to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan)