4/4/2007 - The first B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, arrives on the flightline here on April 3 for Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska allows aircrews to practice large-scale combat missions. The exercises are conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

4/4/2007 - A B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, performs a touch and go before landing here on Apr 3 for Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

4/4/2007 - A B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, performs a touch and go before landing here on April 3 for Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska allows aircrews to practice large-scale combat missions. The exercises are conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

4/4/2007 - A B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, crosses in front of the sun before landing here on Apr 3 for Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

4/4/2007 - Two B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxi on the flightline here on April 3 for Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska allows aircrews to practice large-scale combat missions. The exercises are conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

4/4/2007 - A B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxi on the flightline here on April 3 for Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska allows aircrews to practice large-scale combat missions. The exercises are conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

4/4/2007 - A B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxi on the flightline here on Apr 3 for Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska allows aircrews to practice large-scale combat missions. The exercises are conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)