USAF F-16C block 30 #86-0270 from the 80th FS returns to Kunsan AFB after a week long deployment to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan on May 25th. Pilots from the 80th FS flew dissimilar aircraft sorties as opposing forces, commonly known as red air, for Marine Corps aviators flying the F/A-18 Hornet. The sorties are valuable upgrade and continous training for pilots within the two units. [USAF photo by SSgt. Darcie Ibidapo]
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The term "joint operations" in todays military is thought of American service members carrying out missions with service members from different branches of the U.S. military or coalition partners working together.
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