Onboard 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)

Embark chief Sgt. Eric J. Dessart (right) kicks as Gunnery Sgt. Jason G. Turner blocks during martial arts training aboard USS Pearl Harbor Dec. 1. Dessart, 27, is from Fox Lake, Ill. Turner, 30, is from Binghamton, N.Y. They both serve with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, which provides logistics and services for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit embarked USS Makin Island, USS New Orleans and USS Pearl Harbor in San Diego Nov. 14, beginning a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific and Middle East regions. (Cpl. Tommy Huynh/USMC)

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