• 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

  • Gen. Guillot takes to the skies at Eielson

    Maj. Daniel Rule, 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, and Gen. Gregory Guillot, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, fly in an F-16, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2024.