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An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron, takes off during Arctic Gold 21-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 17, 2020. The F-35A is a fifth-generation multi-role fighter aircraft used by the U.S. Department of Defense along with 11 other partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)


Eielson rapidly launches 12 F-35As for the first time

An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron, takes off during Arctic Gold 21-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 17, 2020. The F-35A is a fifth-generation multi-role fighter aircraft used by the U.S. Department of Defense along with 11 other partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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Senior Airman Shane Weber, 18th Aggressors Squadron avionics technician, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon, April 13, 2021, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Airmen trained during Arctic Gold 21-2 to accomplish multiple duties on the flightline, making our force more flexible during rapid deployment operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keith Holcomb)
Twenty-five F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing prepare to launch during Arctic Gold 21-2 April 7, 2021, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This exercise will evaluate the 354th Fighter Wing’s ability to effectively generate F-35A Lightning II aircraft and deploy personnel and cargo from across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing flies over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 7, 2021. Arctic Gold 21-2 is a Phase I and Phase II readiness exercise designed to test the 354th Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly generate and deploy F-35A Lightning II aircraft, cargo and supporting personnel. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaylee Dubois)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Brian Mueller, a 354th Fighter Wing (FW) F-35A Lightning II pilot, watches as his jet is hot pit refueled on the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 13, 2021. The 354th FW conducted a two-week readiness exercise to test their ability to rapidly deploy fifth generation fighters and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)
An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, taxis on the flightline during Arctic Gold 21-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 12, 2021. Arctic Gold 21-2 is a Phase I and Phase II readiness exercise designed to test the wing’s ability to rapidly generate F-35 aircraft and deploy cargo and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)
U.S. Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing participate in a predeployment line during Arctic Gold 21-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 8, 2021. The Stevens Joint Mobility Complex is the central hub for facilitating the deployment of several Airmen and cargoes since 2003. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)
U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj.) Jeffery Scott, the 354th Fighter Wing (FW) deputy wing chaplain, packs a deployment kit during Arctic Gold 21-2 April 8, 2021, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. In addition to deploying, the 354th FW practiced processing and packing all required cargo for personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj.) Jeffery Scott, the 354th Fighter Wing (FW) deputy wing chaplain, packs a deployment kit during Arctic Gold 21-2 April 8, 2021, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. During AG 21-2, Airmen will be practicing Agile Combat Employment capabilities which will allow them to work dislocated operations and still be able to generate F-35A Lightning II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
Gear from a Chaplain deployment kit is layed out April 8, 2021, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The 354th Fighter Wing is participating in Arctic Gold 21-2, a readiness exercise designed to evaluate if the wing can rapidly deploy F-35A Lightning II assets and supporting personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
An F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing (FW) renders a squadron hand signal as he taxis to the runway during Arctic Gold 21-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 7, 2021. The purpose of the readiness exercise is to evaluate the wing’s ability to effectively generate F-35A Lightning II aircraft and deploy personnel and cargo from across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)
Twenty five F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing assemble on the flightline prior to taking off during Arctic Gold (AG) 21-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 7, 2021. AG 21-2 is a Phase I and Phase II readiness exercise designed to test the wing’s ability to rapidly generate and deploy F-35A Lightning II aircraft, cargo and supporting personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)
An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing takes off during Arctic Gold 21-2April 7, 2021, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. As part of the exercise, the wing generated 25 F-35As and their cargo for deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)