Mark Biron, Civil Air Patrol 71st Composite Squadron member, controls the throttle of a CAP Cessna 172 during a RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 sortie Aug. 19, 2013. Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, hosts the 71st CS, which participates in various exercises such as RF-A to assist participating units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Perras/Released)