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RF-A 23-1 deployed maintenance teams hone skills and keep jets flying

U.S. Air Force 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs perform routine maintenance checks on an F-15C/D Eagle at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 12, 2022. A crew chief is an aircraft maintenance technician with various aircrew duties and responsibilities.

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RF-A 23-1 deployed maintenance teams hone skills and keep jets flying

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Netanel, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, sends off an F-15C/D Eagle during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 23-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 12, 2022. RF-A is a two-week advanced aerial combat training exercise that aims to offer realistic air-combat training for military pilots and other flight crew members from the United States and allied countries.

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Red Flag 23-1 Takes Off at Eielson

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, takes off past an E-3 assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 7, 2022. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases.

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3rd OSS Weather Flight Clears the Skies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Caldwell, 3rd Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, monitors military operating area airspace at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 4, 2022 during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases.

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U.S. Air Force and Canadian Royal Air Force Members Assigned the 552nd Air Control Wing

Canadian Royal Air Force Master Corporal T’Jani Rutty, E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control missions systems operator assigned to the 552 Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, participates in RED FLAG-Alaska, 22-2, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 23, 2022. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of the U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking.

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U.S., Royal Australian Air Forces integrate during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, flies above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during a training sortie for RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, June 22, 2022. The 18th Aggressor Squadron supports RFA by sharing its knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures to participating units, ensuring the United States and its allies receive the best air combat training possible.

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Red Flag-Alaska 22-2 exercise draws to a close

A U.S Air Force C-130 Hercules assigned to the 96th Airlift Squadron, Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport Reserve Station, Minnesota, takes off over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, June 17, 2022. Approximately 1,600 service members from three nations are expected to fly, maintain and support more than 70 aircraft from over 22 units during this iteration of the exercise.

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168th Wing Refuels Red Flag

Senior Airman David Thurman crew chief assigned to the 168th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, conducts routine maintenance checks while communicating with the KC-135 aircrew before sending off in support of Red Flag-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base. The Alaska Air National Guard, 168th Wing, leads and generates combat readiness training as the tanker task force refueling Red Flag-Alaska 22-1, providing combat interoperability opportunities to approximately 2,200 service members from three nations, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft and over 25 units. Airmen of the 168th Wing provide critical support to allies through on-time rapid in-flight refueling allowing RF-A participants to train for full spectrum engagements. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed training exercise allowing forces unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training.

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Pipeline, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Rock Ensemble, JMSDF Musicians Prepare for Pacific Partnership 2022

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 354th Range Squadron pose for a group photo at the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. The 354th RANS is responsible for equipping the JPARC with all the tools needed to train military aviators for combat.

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Royal Air Force participate in RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1

A Royal Air Force C-130J assigned to the No. 47 Squadron from RAF Brize Norton, England, sits on the flightline during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. Approximately 2,220 service members from three nations participate in flying, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. RF-A enables joint and international units to train together to improve combat skills in a controlled environment.

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Royal Air Force participate in RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1

A Royal Air Force C-130J assigned to the No. 47 Squadron from RAF Brize Norton, England, sits on the flightline during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2022. Approximately 2,220 service members from three nations participate in flying, maintaining and supporting more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. RF-A enables joint and international units to train together to improve combat skills in a controlled environment.

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RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 to focus on joint, multilateral readiness

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Flight Squadron takes off for Red Flag-Alaska at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 15, 2022. The Indo-Pacific is a top priority for the U.S. and the department of defense through exercise like Red Flag-Alaska, is committed to ensuring U.S. Forces are capable and ready to face the evolving challenges in the region.

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Refueling RF-A 21-3 one gallon at a time

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Donald Putansu, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil, and lubricants flight fuels distribution operator, refuels an aircraft during RED FLAG-Alaska 21-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug 23, 2021. The flight maintains roughly 20 million gallons of fuel that is necessary for daily operations.

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RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 starts

Service members from U.S. Air Force and Japan Self-Air Defense Force listen to the Deployed Forces Commander, Col. Brian Cusson, to kick-off RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 10, 2021. Approximately 1,500 service members are expected to fly, maintain and support more than 100 aircraft from more than 100 units during this iteration of the exercise. The RF-A provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces, including the Japanese Air Self-Defense and Republic of Korea Air Forces, into joint and multilateral training.

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Air, land, sea, snow: 1st ANGLICO joins RED FLAG-Alaska

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jarrett Dittenber, a 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company forward observer, uses binoculars during RED FLAG-Alaska 21-1 in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Oct. 15, 2020. The 1st ANGLICO is manned, trained, and equipped to deliver devastating lethal and non-lethal effects across the battlefield.

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Air, land, sea, snow: 1st ANGLICO joins RED FLAG-Alaska

U.S. Marines assigned to the 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO) stand by for orders during RED FLAG-Alaska 21-1 in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Oct. 15, 2020. The 1st ANGLICO provides direct support to the various joint, allied, coalition and special operations forces working within Marine Corps battlespace.

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RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3 comes to a close

Two F-35A Lightning IIs prepare for take off during RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 13, 2020. F-35s from Eielson as well as Hill Air Force Base, Utah, participated in the large force exercise and added a fifth-generation element to the aerial warfare training event.

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F-35A joins RED FLAG-Alaska, soars to new heights

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, soars overhead during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 20-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2020. All RF-A exercises take place in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex over Alaska as well as a portion of Western Canadian airspace.

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Barging into the Fight: Eielson Receives Critical Munitions

Airmen assigned to the 354th Munitions Flight secure munitions before transporting to a stockpile location during a munitions barge at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 9, 2020. The barge contains munitions that enable pilots to complete their training requirements and defenders to protect the base.

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Prepping the Battlespace for RED FLAG-Alaska

An SA-8 Surface-to-Air missile system sits in the Yukon Training Area near Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska Aug. 7, 2019. The training areas near the base are outfitted with various weapons systems designed to replicate threats for aircraft participating in RED FLAG-Alaska exercises.

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