U.S. Air Force Capt. Colton Huntsman, a fighter pilot assigned to the 90th Fire Squadron Unit at Joint Base Richardson-Elmendorf, Alaska, performs post flight inspections at King Salmon, Alaska May 5, 2021 in support of flight operations above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and Gulf of Alaska during Exercise Northern Edge 2021 (NE21). Joint training enhances U.S. Armed Armed Forces interoperability and prepares units for future joint-force operations. Navy, Air Force and Marine aircraft executed flight missions during NE21 demonstrating seamless, joint combat capabilities Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. Northern Edge 2021 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve, command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Marc Marmeto).
Date Taken: | 05.05.2021 |
Date Posted: | 05.07.2021 18:47 |
Photo ID: | 6635379 |
VIRIN: | 210505-Z-KX552-1005 |
Resolution: | 6378x4144 |
Size: | 2.55 MB |
Location: | KING SALMON, ALASKA, US |
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