Aircraft depart for Red Flag 10-01
Airmen from the 51st Operations Group cheer on the pilot of an A-10 Thunderbolt II as he taxis at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, before heading to Red Flag Alaska 10-01 Sept. 14. Airmen from Osan will join Airmen from across the world to participate in Red Flag Alaska 10-01, scheduled for Oct. 1-16. The exercise is considered by many as the most intense training opportunity available to combat flying units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephenie Wade)