美国海军 VFA-137“红隼”战斗攻击机中队的 F/A-18E“超级大黄蜂”战斗机携带 AGM-84H 防区外对地攻击导弹从埃尔门多夫-理查德森联合基地起飞参加“北部边缘-2011”联合演习。（JOINT BASE ELMENDORF RICHARDSON, Alaska -- An F/A-18E Super Hornet takes off to participate in the first training mission of Operation Northern Edge 11 in JBER, Alaska, June 13, 2011. Northern Edge, Alaska's largest military training exercise, is designed to prepare joint forces to respond to crises throughout the Asia-Pacific region.）

北部边缘-2011 联合演习中，美国空军第67战斗机中队（67FS）的 F-15E 战斗轰炸机机群在艾尔森空军基地滑行。（An F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxis on down the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base before a mission during Northern Edge 2011, an air-centric joint exercise hosted by the Alaskan Command June 13 through 24.）

北部边缘-2011 联合演习中，美国空军第391战斗机中队（391FS）的 F-15E 战斗轰炸机机群在艾尔森空军基地待命。（F-15E Strike Eagles await the next sortie during NORTHERN EDGE 2011 June 13, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. NORTHERN EDGE provides effective, flexible and capabilities-centered joint forces ready for deployment worldwide and enables real world proficiency in detection and tracking of units at sea, in the air and on land, in response to multiple crises. The Strike Eagles are assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.）

北部边缘-2011 联合演习中，美国空军第391战斗机中队（391FS）一架 F-15E 战斗轰炸机在艾尔森空军基地进行飞行后检查。（Crew chiefs prepare an F-15E Strike Eagle after completing the first sortie of NORTHERN EDGE 2011 June 13, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. NORTHERN EDGE provides effective, flexible and capabilities-centered joint forces ready for deployment worldwide and enables real world proficiency in detection and tracking of units at sea, in the air and on land, in response to multiple crises. The crew chiefs are assigned to the 391st Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.）

北部边缘-2011 联合演习中，美国空军第391战斗机中队（391FS）一架 F-15E 战斗轰炸机任务后返回艾尔森空军基地滑向停机坪。约9个月后，2012年3月28日，该机坠毁在西南亚，后座WSO跳伞逃生，飞行员丧生。（An F-15E Strike Eagle taxis on the ramp after completing the first sortie of NORTHERN EDGE 2011 June 13, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. NORTHERN EDGE 2011 is a joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures, and enhance interoperability among the services. The Strike Eagle is assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.）

北部边缘-2008 联合演习中，阿拉斯加州，美国空军第三联队（3WG）一架 F-22A 战斗机空中加油后重新加入演习。（An F-22 Raptor from the 3rd Wing at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, rejoins the fight after refueling during Northern Edge 2008 May 8. Twelve Elmendorf AFB F-22s were part of the more than 120 aircraft participating in the largest military training exercise in Alaska. An Alaska Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska's, 168th Air Refueling Wing delivered the fuel during the refueling mission.）

北部边缘-2008 联合演习中，阿拉斯加州，美国空军第三联队（3WG）二架 F-22A 战斗机编队和加油机伴飞。（Two F-22 Raptors from the 3rd Wing at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, fly beside a KC-135 Stratotanker May 8 prior to refueling. The aircraft are part of the more than 120 participating in Northern Edge 2008, the largest military training exercise in Alaska. Aircrews train in counter-air, close-air-support and air-interdiction missions. An Alaska Air National Guard KC-135 from Eielson Air Force Base's 168th Air Refueling Wing, delivered the fuel during the mission.）

北部边缘-2008 联合演习中，阿拉斯加山脉上空，美国空军第909空中加油中队（909ARS）一架 KC-135R 加油机给第65入侵者中队（65FS）的 F-15C/D 战斗机加油。（Over the Yukon River, Alaska -- Three F-15 Eagles from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada's 65th Aggressors Squadron receives fuel from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, from Kadena Air Force Base, Japan while flying over the Upper Yukon area of the interior of Alaska. The aircraft, along with over 120 others, are in Alaska as part of the Northern Edge 08. NE08 is a joint training exercise that provides effective, flexible and capabilities-centered joint forces ready for deployment worldwide and enables real world proficiency in detections and tracking of units at sea, in the air, and on land in response to multiple crises. Over 5,000 service members and 120 aircraft are involved in the exercise that is schedule for May 5 – 16.）

北部边缘-2008 联合演习中，阿拉斯加山脉上空，美国空军第909空中加油中队（909ARS）一架 KC-135R 加油机给第65入侵者中队（65FS）的 F-15C 战斗机加油。（Over the Ranges of Alaska -- An F-15 Eagles from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada's 65th Aggressors Squadron receives fuel from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, from Kadena Air Force Base, Japan while flying the air war phase of Northern Edge 08. The aircraft, along with over 120 others, are in Alaska as part of the Northern Edge 08. NE08 is a joint training even that provides effective, flexible and capabilities-centered joint forces ready for deployment worldwide and enables real world proficiency in detections and tracking of units at sea, in the air, and on land in response to multiple crises. 5,000 service members and 120 aircraft are involved in the exercise that is schedule for May 5 – 16.）

北部边缘-2008 联合演习中，美国海军 F/A-18C 战斗机在阿拉斯加州艾尔森空军基地滑行。（ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (May 6, 2008) An F/A-18 Hornet taxis for take off during Northern Edge 2008. Northern Edge 2008, a joint training exercise hosted by Alaskan Command, involves approximately 5,000 Active Duty, Guard and Reserve component Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, Coast Guardsmen, and Marines.）