• Airmen train for worst-case scenarios at Red Flag

    When a pilot gets shot down in combat, it takes more than luck to bring him or her back home, which is why Red Flag-Alaska exercises prepare Airmen for any situation. "(These exercises are going to) give some of our aircraft commanders and the people who are flying an idea of what to expect if a

  • Calling cards help troops call home

    On June 17, most fathers will awake to smiles, hugs and maybe even another tie for their collection. For more than 150,000 American fathers, sons and daughters serving in operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, their Father's Day will be much different. To help bridge the gap between the

  • Red Flag-Alaska 07-2 wraps up

    The second Red Flag-Alaska exercise of this year ended June 15 after two weeks of intense, air-combat training over Alaska's mountain ranges. "I think this was a great exercise," said Col. William Wignall, Air Expeditionary Wing commander for the exercise. "The tactical problems presented by the Red

  • Eielson eIeDOL showcases local talents

    The final showdown for Eielson eIeDOL will begin noon June 23 on the main open ouse stage during the Soaring into Solstice air show.The first two finalists will each sing their competition song before Armed Forces Entertainment presents Maren, a rock band peforming twice during the air show. The

  • Alaska provides different Red Flag experience

    The exercise is Red Flag, but it's in Alaska, not Nevada. There are similarities - both exercises focus on advanced tactical training for aircrew members against air and surface threats. Both employ an aggressor force in the air and from the ground. Both have similar training objectives designed to