VMA-223 prepares for Red Flag 24-1 familiarization flights

U.S. Marine Sgt. Zachary Dillon, a plane captain assigned to the Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 out of Cherry Point, South Carolina, performs a cockpit inspection during Red Flag-Alaska at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 19, 2024. The Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex airspace used during Red Flag-Alaska, covers more than 77,000 square miles and provides a realistic training environment, allowing Airmen to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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VMA-223 prepares for Red Flag 24-1 familiarization flights

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Aaron Compton, a plane captain assigned to the Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 out of Cherry Point, South Carolina, performs maintenance during Red Flag-Alaska at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 19, 2024. Exercises like Red Flag-Alaska display the United States’ commitment to ensuring U.S. forces are capable and ready to face the evolving challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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VMA-223 prepares for Red Flag 24-1 familiarization flights

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Sergio Landin (left) and Sgt. Zachary Dillon (middle), both plane captains assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 out of Cherry Point, South Carolina, read a technical order during Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 19, 2024. Red Flag-Alaska provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, combined training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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VMA-223 prepares for Red Flag 24-1 familiarization flights

From left U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Shawn Johnson, Cpl. Christopher Williams, and Lance Cpl. Javier Banda, all plane captains assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 out of Cherry Point, South Carolina, pose for a photo during Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 19, 2024. Red Flag-Alaska provides training for deployed maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of large-force deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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VMA-223 prepares for Red Flag 24-1 familiarization flights

A Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 patch sits on the uniform of a U.S. Marine during Red Flag-Alaska at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 19, 2024. Red Flag-Alaska reinforces the United States’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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VMA-223 prepares for Red Flag 24-1 familiarization flights

Published April 19, 2024
By Photo by Senior Airman Jasmine Barnes
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --

U.S. Marine plane captains assigned to the Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 out of Cherry Point, South Carolina, perform maintenance during Red Flag-Alaska at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 19, 2024. Exercises like Red Flag-Alaska display the United States’ commitment to ensuring U.S. forces are capable and ready to face the evolving challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.