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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 challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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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 provide realistic combat training to ensure U.S. forces are capable and ready to face the evolving challenges in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, taxi 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 our commitment to ensuring U.S. forces are capable and ready to face the evolving challenges in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, taxis on the runway during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 24-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2024. Alaska’s strategic value is its vast airspace, varied terrain and the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex that provides more than 77,000 square miles of airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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Four F-35A Lightning II’s assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron taxi on the runway after landing during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 24-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2024. As the lead wing for this iteration of RF-A, the 355th FS utilizes simulated combat tactics to enhance joint force capabilities with Partners and allies throughout the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, taxis to the runway during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 24-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2024. This exercise sets itself apart by implementing ‘aggressor’ units to provide realistic combat training through simulated air-to-air and surface-to-air engagements, enhancing joint fighting capabilities with Partner and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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

Published Aug. 16, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson
354th Fighter Wing

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --

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 challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

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