• The final days of show season

    A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle multi-role fighter aircraft taxis down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line, Oct. 20, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. RF-A enables joint and international units to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties in a

  • Braving the cold during RF-A

    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker takes off from the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line for a morning sortie Oct. 18, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. This iteration of RF-A is the coldest of the calendar year with the daylight decreasing in Alaska by seven minutes a day. (U.S.

  • 11th Air Force commander visits Eielson

    Lt. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, the newly appointed 11th Air Force commander, toured Eielson Air Force Base on Oct. 12 to visit the Iceman Team.Wilsbach, who took command in August, learned more about the base, the Airmen stationed here, and Eielson’s mission.

  • Clear for takeoff

    You might not guess by the flawless takeoffs of aircraft from the runway that, tucked away in a tower, air traffic controllers are plugged in to ensure seamless transitions for each aircraft on the flightline.ATC Airmen help ensure takeoffs and landings are more organized and safe for everyone

  • Catch and release

    The roar of the jet can be felt inside the truck as 354th Civil Engineer Squadron power production Airmen wait for the go ahead from the tower. Once approved for entrance onto the flightline, the Airmen’s work begins.In 10 minutes, these Airmen work from one end of the flightline to the other to

  • VMFA-232 ramps up for RF-A 17-1

    A pilot assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., taxis his F/A-18C Hornet aircraft down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line as the sun rises Oct. 10, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1. The Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex

  • ROKAF enhances partnership during RED FLAG-Alaska

    Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagle fighter aircraft and F-A18C Hornet fighter and attack jets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., are prepared for a sortie Oct. 11, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A

  • 354th FW Commander leads the fight

    U.S. Air Force Col. David Mineau, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, prepares to take off in an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft after finishing end of runway checks Oct. 10, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A simulates the first 10 combat sorties of an