A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 Viper Zero takes off during Red Flag-Alaska 19-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 10, 2019. RF-A serves as an ideal platform for engagement with international forces as the exercise has a long history of including allies and partners, ultimately enabling all involved to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eric M. Fisher)