36th AMU, 354th LRS prep F-16s for flight

U.S. Air Force Zakeria Qasemi, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, checks hydraulic lines during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, May 4, 2022. RF-A 22-1 serves as an ideal platform for international engagement, enabling the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability in order to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

36th AMU, 354th LRS prep F-16s for flight

U.S. Air Force Zakeria Qasemi, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, begins the refueling process for an F-16 Fighting Falcon during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, May 4, 2022. RF-A 22-1 is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions primarily out of Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

36th AMU, 354th LRS prep F-16s for flight

U.S. Air Force Airman Santiago Pompa Rivera, 354th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution apprentice, pulls a fuel hose to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, May 4, 2022. RF-A 22-1 provides training for deployed maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of large-force deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

36th AMU, 354th LRS prep F-16s for flight

U.S. Air Force Airman Santiago Pompa Rivera, 354th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution apprentice, pulls a fuel hose during an F-16 Fighting Falcon refuel in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, May 4, 2022. RF-A 22-1 is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions primarily out of Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

36th AMU, 354th LRS prep F-16s for flight

U.S. Air Force Airman Santiago Pompa Rivera, 354th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution apprentice, watches fuel levels during an F-16 Fighting Falcon refuel in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, May 4, 2022. RF-A 22-1 is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and provides training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

36th AMU, 354th LRS prep F-16s for flight

U.S. Air Force Zakeria Qasemi, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, refills hydraulic fluid in an F-16 Fighting Falcon during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, May 4, 2022. RF-A 22-1 serves as an ideal platform for international engagement, enabling the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability in order to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

36th AMU, 354th LRS prep F-16s for flight

U.S. Air Force Zakeria Qasemi, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, pumps hydraulic fluid into an F-16 Fighting Falcon during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, May 4, 2022. RF-A 22-1 is a Pacific Air Forces directed field training exercise focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and provides training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

36th AMU, 354th LRS prep F-16s for flight

U.S. Air Force Zakeria Qasemi, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, drains hydraulic fluid from an F-16 Fighting Falcon during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, May 4, 2022. RF-A 22-1 is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions primarily out of Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

36th AMU, 354th LRS prep F-16s for flight

U.S. Air Force Zakeria Qasemi, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, services an F-16 Fighting Falcon during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, May 4, 2022. RF-A 22-1 provides training for deployed maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of large-force deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

36th AMU, 354th LRS prep F-16s for flight

Published May 18, 2022
By Senior Airman Megan Estrada
51st Wing Public Affairs

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