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Sept. 13, 2021
Eielson commemorates 9/11 20th anniversary

U.S. Air Force ceremonial guardsmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing form up during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, , Sept. 11, 2021. 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Northern Virginia.
Sept. 10, 2021
Eielson opens new Resilience Center

The 354th Fighter Wing held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of the installation's new Airman Resilience Center Sept. 9.
Sept. 1, 2021
From the Outback to the Last Frontier: USAF and RAAF participate in RF-A 21-3

The Royal Australian Air Force and U.S. Air Force joined forces to participate in RED FLAG-Alaska 21-3 at Eielson Air Force Base Aug. 12-27, 2021. This iteration of the exercise focused on the interoperability of allied fifth-generation assets, such as the F-35A Lightning II, as well as cyber and
Aug. 26, 2021
The perfect power projection platform on top of the world

When most people think of interior Alaska, they think of uninhabitable terrain, icy snow storms, northern lights, and maybe even that one video from Facebook of a gigantic moose walking down the median of a highway.
Aug. 25, 2021
Refueling RF-A 21-3 one gallon at a time

RED FLAG-Alaska 21-3 is a realistic combat training exercise that provides air to air and air to ground combat training and is essential to the success of air and space operations. With over 100 aircraft flying per day, the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s fuels flight, also known as petroleum,
Aug. 25, 2021
The skies above RED FLAG-Alaska 21-3

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, fly in formation during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 21-3, near Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 23, 2021. RF-A is the world's premier tactical joint and coalition air combat employment exercise, designed to
Aug. 25, 2021
Air Traffic Control keeps Red Flag 21-3 aircraft, pilots safe

As RED FLAG-Alaska 21-3 rages across Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, far above the roar and scramble of the base’s flight line is a team of air traffic controllers bringing order to the exercise’s fervent operations.
Aug. 25, 2021
Eielson safety office stays ahead of the curve during Red Flag 21-3

As the philosopher, The Notorious B.I.G., wrote, “Mo’ money, mo’ problems.”But what if instead of money, it was a flightline full of fifth-generation fighter aircraft from the U.S. Air Force? Enter the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, safety office.
Aug. 16, 2021
RED FLAG-Alaska 21-3 builds international, joint readiness

The beginning of RED FLAG-Alaska 21-3 brings Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft flying overhead and alongside U.S. Armed Forces assets for combat readiness training.
Aug. 7, 2021
2021 Arctic Lightning Airshow

A 2021 Arctic Lightning Airshow attendee captures The U.S. Navy Air Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, on his personnel device on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 1, 2021. The 2021 Arctic Lightning Airshow consisted of acts such as: The F-35A Demonstration Team, The PACAF F-16