An F-16 Fighting Falcon executes a show of force over a simulated enemy position during Operation Close Shave as part of exercise Red Flag near Fort Greely, Alaska, June 3, 2026. During Red Flag, SF units often direct live air-to-ground fire, targeting enemy air defenses. For decades, Red Flag has provided aircrews the opportunity to train against realistic threats in a contested environment, building experience and confidence before facing real-world adversaries, while ground forces practice identifying and destroying ground-based air defense systems. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nicholas Riccio)
| Date Taken: | 06.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.12.2026 13:43 |
| Photo ID: | 9746398 |
| VIRIN: | 260603-A-OW819-1133 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 12.57 MB |
| Location: | FORT GREELY, ALASKA, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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