A flight of F-15C Eagles from the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, flies during a total solar eclipse over the island of Okinawa, Japan July 22, 2009. The eclipse was a rare opportunity for service members stationed here to witness this unique event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chad Warren)

F-15 Eagles from the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan, take part in exercise Northern Edge 2009, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, June 17, 2009. Northern Edge 2009 is Alaska's largest military training exercise. It prepares joint forces to respond to crises throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Released/U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Dennis J. Henry Jr.)