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  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-16C, 18th Fighter Squadron "Blue Foxes", Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, pulls in to refuel during a mission here on 18 April in support of Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. The 18th Fighter Squadron conducts air operations for combat-ready F-16 aircraft, working closely with 355th Fighter Squadron to provide close air support, forward air control (airborne), battlefield air interdiction, and offensive counter air. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Strang)

    Red Flag; Blue Foxes

  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--The sun sets on a group of F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 61st Fighter Squadron at Luke AFB, and a French Mirage 2000 sit on the flight line April 16 during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. More than 1,300 military members from the United States, France and Australia have gathered in the Last Frontier to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 07-1 scheduled from April 5 to 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justin Weaver).

    Into the night

  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Senior Airman Richard Adamowich, 61st Fighter Squadron F-16 avionics journeyman, and Staff Sgt. Craig Bair, 61st FS F-16 crew chief, Luke AFB, Ariz., conduct preflight inspections on an F-16 April 13 here on the flightline. Airmen from the 61st FS are at Eielson in support of Red Flag-Alaska, a multi-service, multi-platform, combat-operations exercise involving the coalition forces of France and Australia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nora Anton)

    Cold weather can't stop desert-dwelling Airmen

    Working in a cold-weather environment may not be in the repertoire of desert-dwelling maintainers up here for Red Flag-Alaska 07-1, but these Luke Airmen don't seem to mind and they're not about to let it affect their mission. "To be honest, if it wasn't chilly here I would probably be disappointed," Staff Sgt. Craig Bair, 61st Fighter Squadron
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Two F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada step to their jets prior to a mission during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

    First 2007 Red Flag-Alaska ends on positive note

    The year's first Red Flag-Alaska-- a multi-service, multi-platform, combat operations exercise involving coalition forces--ended today after two weeks of intense, air-combat training over Alaska's mountain ranges. Training in a joint environment with coalition forces is an opportunity that cannot be underemphasized explained the host squadron's
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, and KC-10 Extenders from McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, sit on the flightline here on Apr 9 during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska enables aviation units to sharpen their combat skills by flying ten simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment. Additionally, the training allows them to exchange tactics, techniques, and procedures and improve interoperability. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

    B1-Bombers on track during Red Flag-Alaska

    Capt Timothy Griffith, 37th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, is interviewed for a feature story  here April 9 during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. To view the video, click on the link, http://www.af.mil/flashcontent/AFA070418_REDFLAG_AFR_1.m4v. Red Flag-Alaska enables aviation units to sharpen their combat skills by flying ten

  • Eielson urges community to help library move

    Although National Library Week ends today, there is still an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries, librarians and library workers and to promote library use by volunteering time to help relocate Eielson's library. Due to the upcoming razing of the facility to make way for the new base exchange, books, shelves,
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--Three F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron refuel behind a KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Robert Wieland)

    Eielson pilots assume role of aggressor aircraft

    Eielson F-16 pilots took to the skies as aggressors for the first time in Red Flag-Alaska history. Aggressors are a valuable training tool for Red Flags. The pilots and aircraft, F-15s or F-16s, are specially trained to act as the enemy during exercise scenarios. The aircraft sport distinguishable paint jobs and pilots use only the capabilities
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- A Navy F/A-18 from Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Seven (VFA-87) sits on the flightline here during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1 here on April 12. VFA-87 is home based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

    Navy F/A-18 Hornets

  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada waits to taxi during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

    Face of the Threat

  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Eight F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nevada sit in front of the Thunderdome on April 16 for Red Flag-Alaska 07-1. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)

    Red Flag-Alaska

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