U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

A Republic of Korea Air Force C-130 Hercules taxis on the flightline during Red Flag Alaska 17-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. Red-Flag Alaska 17-1 provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.

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U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

Airmen from the Republic of Korea Air Force speak with Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, to prepare for a jump during Red Flag Alaska 17-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. Red-Flag Alaska 17-1 provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.

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U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

Airmen from the Republic of Korea Air Force speak with Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, to prepare for a jump during Red Flag Alaska 17-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. Red-Flag Alaska 17-1 provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.

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U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

Airmen from the Republic of Korea Air Force speak with Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, to prepare for a jump during Red Flag Alaska 17-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. Red-Flag Alaska 17-1 provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.

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U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

Airmen from the Republic of Korea Air Force speak with Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, to prepare for a jump during Red Flag Alaska 17-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. Red-Flag Alaska 17-1 provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.

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U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

Airmen from the Republic of Korea Air Force speak with Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, to prepare for a jump during Red Flag Alaska 17-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. Red-Flag Alaska 17-1 provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.

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U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

An airman with the Republic of Korea Air Force marshals a ROKAF C-130 Hercules during Red Flag Alaska 17-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. During Red Flag-Alaska 17-1, approximately 2,095 U.S. service members will participate in the exercise – approximately 1,295 personnel from outside Alaska and 203 international visitors.

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U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

Paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, and Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, gather at Hangar 1 before a jump at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. The jump was part of Red Flag-Alaska 17-1, a training exercise for U.S. and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions.

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U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

A Republic of Korea Air Force member greets paratroopers as they board a ROKAF C-130 Hercules during Red Flag Alaska 17-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. The jump was part of Red Flag-Alaska 17-1, a training exercise for U.S. and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions.

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U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

Paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, prepare to board a Republic of Korea Air Force C-130 Hercules during Red Flag Alaska 17-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. Red Flag-Alaska exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for Air Expeditionary Force taskings.

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U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

Soldiers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, wait for paratroopers to board a Republic of Korea Air Force C-130 Hercules during Red Flag Alaska 17-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. Red Flag-Alaska exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for Air Expeditionary Force taskings.

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U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

An airman with the Republic of Korea Air Force marshals a ROKAF C-130 Hercules during Red Flag Alaska 17-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. During Red Flag-Alaska 17-1, approximately 2,095 U.S. service members will participate in the exercise – approximately 1,295 personnel from outside Alaska and 203 international visitors.

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U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

A paratrooper with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, rigs up before a jump as part of Red Flag Alaska 17-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. During Red Flag-Alaska 17-1, approximately 2,095 U.S. service members will participate in the exercise – approximately 1,295 personnel from outside Alaska and 203 international visitors.

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U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

A Tactical Air Control Party Airman waits to board a C-130 Hercules before a jump during Red-Flag Alaska 17-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. Red-Flag Alaska 17-1 provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment.

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U.S., ROKAF enhance partnership during Red Flag 17-1

Published Oct. 20, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Valerie Monroy
673d ABW Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, and Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, board a Republic of Korea Air Force C-130 Hercules during Red Flag Alaska 17-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2016. Red-Flag Alaska 17-1 provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment.