VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Jake Brooks assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ-131) stands ready during Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 24, 2024. During Red Flag-Alaska Allies and Partners use Eielson’s Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex to refine their tactics and practice joint operability to protect a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ-131) run through pre-flight checks during Red-Flag Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 24, 2024. VAQ-131 are using Eielson’s Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex to refine their tactics and practice joint operability to protect a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnance Airman Vincent Guzman (left), Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Adam Hill (middle), and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class (right), all assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 131 conversate before pre-flight checks during Red-Flag Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 24, 2024. The VAQ-131 are using Eielson’s Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex to refine their tactics and practice joint operability to protect a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

U.S. Navy Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Ryan Meaders, assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ-131) runs through pre-flight checks during Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 24, 2024. The squadron is using Eielson’s Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex to refine their tactics and practice joint operability to protect a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

U.S. Navy Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Ryan Meaders, assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ-131), runs through pre-flight checks during Red-Flag Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 24, 2024. The VAQ-131 are using Eielson’s Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex to refine their tactics and practice joint operability to protect a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ-131), run through pre-flight checks during Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 24, 2024. The squadron is using Eielson’s Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex to refine their tactics and practice joint operability to protect a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

U.S. Navy Lt. Shawn Murray (front) and Cmdr. James Jordan (back) both assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ-131) taxi to the runway during Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 24, 2024. The squadron is using Eielson’s Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex to refine their tactics and practice joint operability to protect a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

Two EA-18G Growlers assigned to U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ-131) fly through the air during Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 24, 2024. The Growlers assigned to the VAQ-131 participated in RFA 24-1 that provided realistic combat training that allowed the unit to integrate with various forces. Growlers are carrier based aircraft tasked with the deterrence, interference, and destruction of enemy electronics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red Flag-Alaska

Published April 26, 2024
By Airman Spencer Hanson

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --

The Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ-131) stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island traveled to Eielson Air Force Base to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 24-1. During RFA 24-1 Allies and Partners use Eielson's Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex to refine their tactics and practice joint operability to protect a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska

VAQ-131 Visits Eielson AFB during Red-Flag Alaska