Welcome RED FLAG-Alaska 10-4 Participants Published Aug. 3, 2010 By Brig. Gen. Jim Post 354th Fighter Wing EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- On behalf of the men and women of the 354th Fighter Wing, I am honored to welcome you to Eielson Air Force Base and 2010's third and final RED FLAG-Alaska exercise! The world-class training provided via RF-A has a distinct and time-honored lineage, dating back to COPE THUNDER exercises both in Alaska and at Clark Air Base in the Philippines. RF-A builds on the lessons learned from previous iterations as well as those derived from current world contingencies to provide participants the most realistic, challenging, and educational air combat simulation possible anywhere in the world. Our exercise planners and staff will work to ensure you are continually challenged and tested throughout your stay. When you are not immersed in the training environment, I encourage you to make the most of your free time with us in Interior Alaska. The Fairbanks North Star Borough community is well known for making the military feel at home--and there is no shortage of adventure in Alaska. In addition to off base excursions, there are extensive morale, welfare and recreational opportunities at Eielson. Our Force Support Squadron has events, socials, and activities scheduled during your stay; pick up a copy of the Talon, our monthly Force Support Squadron publication, or our base newspaper, the Polar Press, to find out what's going on around the base. RF-A exercises are made possible thanks to the planning and focused effort of many proud men and women assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing and all associated planners and support staff. Please remember to thank them for building another challenging and realistic exercise. Team Eielson; please join me in welcoming our guests and ensuring their stay is positive in every respect. Again, welcome RED FLAG participants. I wish you a memorable and rewarding stay in Alaska. Check Six!