An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft takes off from Thule Air
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An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft takes off from Thule Air Base, Greenland, during an exercise Oct. 19, 2016 during an exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North American Aerospace Defense Command and led by Alaskan NORAD Region, in conjunction with Canadian NORAD Region and Continental NORAD Region, who undertake field training exercises aimed at improving operational capability in a bi-national environment. This exercise provides crucial training opportunities for numerous military personnel with a variety of aircraft and assets from Canada and the United States to improve interoperability and to demonstrate NORAD’s ability to defend North America. (Photo by Staff Sergeant Gustavo Castillo)
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