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Preparing for takeoff

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Capt. Dave Snodgrass, 79th Fighter Squadron F-16 alert pilot, prepares for take-off on an exercise scramble called Fertile Keynote on Aug. 11. The exercise, with cooperation from the Civil Air Patrol, provides training for the alert maintenance crew and pilots for real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. John Gordinier)
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A moment's notice: Keeping alert force on their toes

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- The alert maintenance crew dash to their F-16s to prepare them for takeoff on a quick-reaction mission exercise Aug. 11, while Airman Basic Julian Arnold, 20th Security Forces Squadron, checks badges to make sure everyone has proper access. The exercise, with cooperation from the Civil Air Patrol, provides interception training for Shaw's alert force for real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. John Gordinier)
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Red Flag 09.4

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. heads out to the Nevada Test and Training range July 24, during Red Flag 09-4. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released An F-16 Fighting Falcon, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. heads out to the Nevada Test and Training range July 24, 2009 during Red Flag 09-4. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released An F-16 Fighting Falcon, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. heads out to the Nevada Test and Training range July 24, 2009 during Red Flag 09-4. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Red Flag 09.4

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. heads out to the Nevada Test and Training range July 24, during Red Flag 09-4. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Red Flag 09.4

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. moves into refueling position July 24, over the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag 09-4. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Red Flag 09-4

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Airman 1st Class Mitch Smith (left) works in the Combined Air Operations Center-Nellis alongside fellow Air National Guard members from the 103rd Air and Space Operations Group, Bradley Air National Guard Base, Conn. Airman Smith works in the Joint Personnel Recovery Center during Red Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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Green Flag

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The 79th Fighter Squadron "Tigers" participates in a Green Flag exercise to prepare for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan in October. Green Flag trains pilots to provide close air support and trains maintainers in high operations tempo prior to their deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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Green Flag

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- First Lt. Christina Winn (left), 79th Fighter Squadron intelligence, and Capt. Geff Gebhardt, 79th FS "Tigers" pilot, throw up their "paws" as they taxi to the runway during a Green Flag exercise. This exercise provides the Tigers with two weeks of close air support training in preparation for their deployment to Afghanistan in October. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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Green Flag

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Staff Sgt. Dennis Scott, 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, removes an inert weapon from an F-16CJ prior to a Green Flag sortie. Green Flag exercises allow maintainers to practice a deployed battle rhythm, as jets take off and land at an increased tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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Green Flag

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Maintainers conduct end-of-runway checks on an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon before it takes off during a Green Flag exercise. The 79th Fighter Squadron "Tigers" participated in Green Flag to prepare for their deployment to Afghanistan in October. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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Green Flag

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- A 79th Fighter Squadron F-16 is prepared for a Green Flag night mission. The F-16 D-model has a front and back seat to allow an instructor or observer to ride. In this case, 1st Lt. Carolyn Winn, 79th FS director of intelligence, is in the back seat for a first-hand look at what pilots encounter at Green Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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Green Flag

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Senior Airman Cassie Casaras, 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, removes an inert munition from an F-16CJ during a Green Flag exercise. Pilots drop both live and inert munitions while training to provide close air support to ground forces. The overall mission of Green Flag is to prepare units for deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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Green Flag

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Captain Jeff Shulman, 79th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares to embark on a Green Flag night mission. At Green Flag exercises, pilots communicate with Army ground forces to provide close air support training. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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Green Flag

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Senior Airman Bryan Timmons, 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, prepares to launch an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon during a Green Flag exercise. Green Flag facilitates the close air support function of air-to-ground attack, and trains units prior to their deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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Green Flag

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- A 79th Fighter Squadron "Tigers" pilot prepares to depart on a Green Flag night mission. Units attend Green Flag exercises for air-to-ground training prior to their deployment. The 79th FS is scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan in October. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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Green Flag

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Captain Geff Gebhardt, 79th Fighter Squadron "Tigers" pilot, conducts pre-flight checks before a Green Flag mission. Green Flag exercises prepare units for deployment. The 79th FS from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., is scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan in October. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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Red Flag 09-4

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- An Army Special Forces soldier conducts pre-mission checks on the mounted .50 caliber machine gun before embarking on a Red Flag 09-4 night operation. Air Force and Army ground forces typically travel in armored vehicles during Red Flag missions and in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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Red Flag 09-4

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Special Forces teams use four-wheel all-terrain vehicles for increased maneuverability in addition to armored vehicles when on missions in the Nevada Test and Training Range, and in deployed enivornments. This ATV is parked outside the teams' Base X modular tent system, which provides enough room and storage area for all personnel, supplies and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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Red Flag 09-4

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Air Force and Army Special Forces personnel travel in armored vehicles during missions in support of Red Flag 09-4 as well as in deployed locations. Red Flag ground forces begin the mission at Base X, or Air Base Operations Center, on Creech Air Force Base, Nev., and proceed into the Nevada Test and Training Range to conduct close air support scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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Red Flag 09-4

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- An Army Special Forces Soldier adjusts an Infrared light on an armored vehicle while preparing for a Red Flag 09-4 night mission. Both Air Force and Army ground forces at Red Flag work with pilots from all branches of the military to hone Close Air Support skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)
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