Aerial integration at Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

A U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 F-35C Lightning II takes off during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 25, 2025. Red Flag-Alaska provides pilots and ground crews the opportunity to sharpen skills in an exchange of tactics with partner nations through realistic combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Aerial integration at Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

A U.S. Air Force, 80th Fighter Squadron “Juvats”, F-16D Fighting Falcon refuels from a 168th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 25, 2025. Red Flag-Alaska is an opportunity for pilots to practice combat style aerial refuelling tactics and integration with allies and partners in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Aerial integration at Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

A U.S. Air Force, 35th Fighter Squadron “Pantons”, F-16C Fighting Falcon approaches a 168th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 25, 2025. Red Flag-Alaska is an opportunity for pilots to practice combat style aerial refuelling tactics and integration with allies and partners in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Aerial integration at Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

A Japan Air-Self Defense Force F-15J Eagle takes off during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 25, 2025. Red Flag-Alaska provides pilots and ground crews the opportunity to practice how they play, sharpening skills in an exchange of tactics with partner nations through realistic combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Aerial integration at Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Luke Sjoblom, 168th Air Refueling Squadron boom pump operator, refuels an U.S. Air Force, 35th Fighter Squadron “Pantons”, F-16C Fighting Falcon refuels from a 168 ARS KC-135 Stratotanker during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 25, 2025. Red Flag-Alaska is an opportunity for pilots to practice combat style aerial refuelling tactics and integration with allies and partners in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Aerial integration at Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

A U.S. Air Force 35th Fighter Squadron “Pantons” F-16C Fighting Falcon takes off during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 25, 2025. Red Flag-Alaska provides pilots and ground crews the opportunity to sharpen skills in an exchange of tactics with partner nations through realistic combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Aerial integration at Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

Published June 26, 2025
By Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls
354th Fighter Wing

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --

U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 F-35C Lightning II, 35th Fighter Squadron “Pantons” F-16C Fighting Falcon, and Japan Air-Self Defense Force F-15J Eagle participate in Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 25, 2025. Red Flag-Alaska provides pilots and ground crews the opportunity to sharpen skills in an exchange of tactics with partner nations through realistic combat scenarios.