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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Laurence Tinson, right, a dedicated crew chief assigned to the 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Maj. Philip Budenbender, a pilot assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, perform final inspections before takeoff during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 11, 2019. A free and open Indo-Pacific is a top priority for the U.S., and exercises like RF-A ensure U.S. forces are as capable and ready to face evolving challenges in the region. The 51st AMXS and 25th FS are from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)