353rd CTS preps for RF-A 24-3

U.S. Air Force Col. Curtis W. Dougherty, 354th Operations Group commander, and Red Flag-Alaska 24-3 Deployed Forces commander, Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain Tracy Douglas, Commander Australian Task Unit Headquarters, and other squadron leaders receive a brief during RF-A 24-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 16, 2024. This exercise serves as an ideal platform for international engagement with Partners and allies including the RAAF who are committed to deterring conflict and upholding stability in the Indo-Pacific.

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353rd CTS preps for RF-A 24-3

U.S. Air Force Col. Curtis Dougherty, 354th Operations Group commander, and Deployed Forces commander, gives a speech at the Red Flag-Alaska 23-4 welcome brief at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2024. Holding exercises like RF-A displays our commitment to ensuring U.S. forces are capable and ready to face the evolving challenges in the region and maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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353rd CTS preps for RF-A 24-3

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Collin, 353rd Combat Training Squadron commander, delivers a speech during the Red Flag-Alaska 24-3 welcome brief at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2024. RF-A reinforces the United States’ continued commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

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353rd CTS preps for RF-A 24-3

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron Doyle, 353rd Combat Training Squadron flight commander of training, right, and Timothy S. Smith, 353rd CTS program analyst, and Red Flag-Alaska team chief, pose by the panther statue in the 353rd CTS building, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2024. Holding exercises like RF-A displays our commitment to ensuring U.S. forces are capable and ready to face the evolving challenges in the region and maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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353rd CTS preps for RF-A 24-3

Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Tobias Liddy-Puccini, 81 Wing Weapons staff officer, checks in for Red Flag-Alaska 24-3 at the 353rd Combat Training Squadron building on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug.15, 2024. RF-A serves as an ideal platform for international engagement, enabling all involved to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability.

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353rd CTS preps for RF-A 24-3

Published Aug. 16, 2024
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --

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 allies, ensuring that we continue preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. Holding exercises like RF-A displays our commitment to ensuring U.S. forces are capable and ready to face the evolving challenges in the region and maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.