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  • Tech. Sgt. Theodore Crowely, III, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35A Lightning II dedicated crew chief, checks for debris prior to launch during RED FLAG-Alaska 21-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2020. RED FLAG-Alaska exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of the U.S. and international forces and providing for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

    RF-A 21-1 focuses on joint integration

    The National Defense strategy has shifted from fighting insurgents and terrorist organizations to focusing on near-peer adversaries. This iteration of RED FLAG-Alaska is designed to ensure that if the U.S. has to engage or defend against near-peer adversaries, all U.S military branches could work together to project global security.
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rylee James, right, a 354th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) Aircrew Egress F-35A Lightning II cadre member, and Staff Sgt. Victor Benitez, a 354th MXS Aircrew Egress journeyman, work on the new arctic survival seat kit for the F-35A on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 28, 2020.

    First arctic survival kits installed in Eielson F-35As

    In November of 2019, Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing developed a new arctic survival kit for the F-35A Lightning II. Now, 11 months later, the first kits are being installed in Eielson’s F-35A fleet. Eielson’s F-35As are the first of the Air Force’s fleet to be stationed in an arctic climate, which drove the need for a new survival kit. After months of research, development and testing, the design was sent to the 354th Operations Group commander for approval. In April the kit was given the “green light” and aircrew flight equipment Airmen got busy building them for the approaching winter.
  • U.S. Navy aircraft mechanics assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 perform maintenance on an EA-18G Growler during RED FLAG-Alaska 21-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 13, 2020. RED FLAG-Alaska exercises are designed to provide training for deployed aircrew, maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of large-force deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

    Navy mechanics keep Growlers in the air during RF-A 21-1

    U.S. Navy aircraft mechanics assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 perform maintenance on an EA-18G Growler during RED FLAG-Alaska 21-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 13, 2020. RED FLAG-Alaska exercises are designed to provide training for deployed aircrew, maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of large-force
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Powell, the 354th Maintenance Group commander, awards Tech. Sgt. Theodore Crowely, III, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35A Lightning II dedicated crew chief (DCC), the title of DCC on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2020. The purpose of the DCC program is to provide continuity and accuracy by assigning ownership of each aircraft to a maintainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

    Eielson names first F-35A DCCs, first F-16 DCCs in 4 years

    The 354th Maintenance Group awarded the title of Dedicated Crew Chief to 29 maintainers in a ceremony Oct. 9, 2020, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Washington, a 354th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) Aerospace Ground Equipment craftsman, lifts a tow bar at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2020.

    354th MXS: Aerospace Ground Equipment, Armament

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Washington, a 354th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) Aerospace Ground Equipment craftsman, lifts a tow bar at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2020. The 354th MXS provides aircraft maintenance and munitions support to RED FLAG-Alaska, tanker task force, transient and special mission aircraft operating on
  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, takes off during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 20-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 3, 2020. RF-A gives aviators an opportunity to hone skills required in combat by providing training scenarios designed to replicate near-peer adversary tactics, techniques and procedures in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

    RED FLAG-Alaska 21-1 brings joint services together for training

    RED FLAG-Alaska 21-1, a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise simulating realistic air combat conditions, is scheduled to begin Oct. 8 and continue through Oct. 23, 2020.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chayna Chambers, a 354th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) installation entry controller, gives a tour of the armory to Col. David Berkland, the 354th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. John Lokken, the 354th FW command chief, during a wing leadership immersion at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2020.

    Leading Edge: 354th Security Forces Squadron

    ("Leading Edge" is a series of photo stories that focus on 354th Fighter Wing leaders' immersion with wing units and highlights their contribution to the mission.)
  • U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland, left, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Senior Master Sgt. Travis Glick, the 354th Force Support Squadron manpower and organization superintendent, during a wing leadership immersion on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2020. The manpower section is responsible for providing Air Force leaders the analysis and tools to identify manpower requirements for the most effective and efficient accomplishment of Air Force missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

    Leading Edge: 354th FSS

    U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland, left, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Senior Master Sgt. Travis Glick, the 354th Force Support Squadron manpower and organization superintendent, during a wing leadership immersion on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2020. The manpower section is responsible for providing Air Force leaders
  • U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, talks with Airman Leadership School (ALS) instructors during a wing leadership immersion on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 29, 2020. The ALS instructors are responsible for teaching senior Airmen their role as military supervisors and how they will contribute to the overall goals and mission of the Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

    Leading Edge: Professional Military Education

    U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, talks with Airman Leadership School (ALS) instructors during a wing leadership immersion on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 29, 2020. The ALS instructors are responsible for teaching senior Airmen their role as military supervisors and how they will contribute to the
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared Clark, a 354th Communications Squadron (CS) client systems technician, teaches Col. David Berkland, the 354th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, how to mitigate network vulnerabilities on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 29, 2020. The 354th CS manages, operates, maintains and provides communications to support the 354th FW’s combat and support missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

    Leading Edge: 354th Communications Squadron

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared Clark, a 354th Communications Squadron (CS) client systems technician, teaches Col. David Berkland, the 354th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, how to mitigate network vulnerabilities on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 29, 2020. The 354th CS manages, operates, maintains and provides communications to support
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