• Lt. Gen. Cunningham visits Team Eielson

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Case Cunningham visited several key locations on base, including the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, the 168th Wing, and the Central Heating and Power Plant, gaining firsthand insight into how Team Eielson maintains operational readiness.

  • F-35 Lightning II: Leading the charge in advanced combat training

    U.S. Air Force Capts. Mariah “Claws” Althaus, Ashley “Arizona” Leonard, Analise “Hype” Howard, and Rachel “Savior” Self, 355th Fighter Squadron F-35 Lightning II pilots, conducted a four-ship sortie together during Red Flag-Alaska 24-3, allowing them to train in combat scenarios that simulate

  • The 355th FS takes on the rain during RF-A 24-3

    The F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, take on the rain during Red Flag-Alaska 24-3. the 355th is operating as the lead wing of this iteration of RF-A and will look to enhance their joint force capabilities with our partners and allies.

  • U.S. Navy Preps EA-18G Growler for takeoff during Red Flag-Alaska 24-3

    The Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) "Black Ravens" is a U.S. Navy electronic attack squadron currently operating the EA-18G Growler which represents the most advanced technology in airborne electronic attack and stands as the Navy's first line of defense in hostile environments. During Red

  • Red Flag-Alaska 24-3 kicks off at Eielson AFB

    During Red Flag-Alaska 24-3, we have Australian partners training alongside our U.S. service members. RF-A has a long history of working with Allies and partners. This iteration includes members of the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines, and Royal Australian Air Force, with representation from

  • 10th Annual EOD Memorial Ruck

    Once a year Airmen from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a ruck in remembrance of 20 Explosive Ordinance technicians who've lost their lives since 2001. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of EOD embarking on their 220-mile journey to the Artic Circle.

  • Australians; U.S. prepare for takeoff in 24-3

    Exercises like RF-A serve as the ideal platform for the U.S. and allies to share tactics, techniques and procedures to enhance each other’s interoperability in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

  • F-35A's kickoff Red Flag-Alaska 24-3

    An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, taxis on the runway before taking off during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 24-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2024. Exercises like RF-A display the U.S. commitment to ensuring forces are capable and ready to face the evolving

  • 353rd CTS preps for RF-A 24-3

    The 353rd Combat Training Squadron plays a crucial role in bringing together participants from across the Indo-Pacific region to train, collaborate, and maintain operational readiness. During Red Flag Alaska 24-3, we're not just practicing maneuvers, we're strengthening our ties with partners and