U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Noel, 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company field artillery fire control Marine, waits to board a C-130 Hercules for a static line jump during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 25, 2025. This exercise simulates the complexities of potential Indo-Pacific scenarios, providing unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases, enhancing the U.S. and allies’ ability to respond effectively to contingencies in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Arachikavitz)