Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 flexes joint force readiness

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II pilots assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 12 don their flight gear during Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 22, 2025. RF-A training spans from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements. The exercises can be adapted to integrate a mix of forces into a realistic threat environment utilizing more than 77,000 square miles of airspace in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 flexes joint force readiness

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 prepare to taxi a F-35B Lightning II during Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 19, 2025. In addition to aircrew, RF-A provides training for deployed maintenance and support personnel to sustain large-force deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 flexes joint force readiness

U.S. Navy personnel perform pre-flight checks for an EA-18G Growler assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 before taxiing during Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 22, 2025. RF-A provides unique training opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 flexes joint force readiness

U.S. Navy personnel perform pre-flight checks for an EA-18G Growler assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 before taxiing during Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 22, 2025. In addition to aircrew, RF-A provides training for deployed maintenance and support personnel to sustain large-force deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 flexes joint force readiness

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 prepares to taxi during Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 19, 2025. RF-A training spans from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements. RF-A provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, combined training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 flexes joint force readiness

U.S. Navy aviation structural mechanic 3rd class Mike Almengo, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138, marshals an EA-18G Growler during Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 22, 2025. RF-A, held at Eielson and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, provides Airmen and other participating units realistic training while in a simulated contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 flexes joint force readiness

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 takes flight during Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 19, 2025. RF-A simulates the complexities of potential scenarios, providing unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition, and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases, enhancing the ability to respond effectively to contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 flexes joint force readiness

Published July 23, 2025
By Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey
354th Fighter Wing

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --