Urban Training

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

CAMP PENDLETON, CA – Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, part of the ground combat element with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, position themselves to assault a notional enemy in an urban environment during the helicopter raid course here June 16. The Marines are training for their upcoming deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Gene Allen Ainsworth)