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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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Zimmerman visits Eielson AFB

Leadership from the 354th Fighter Wing pose with Ms. Rebecca Zimmerman, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, and her staff at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 9, 2024. Zimmerman visited Eielson to better understand the mission the 354th Fighter Wing plays in homeland defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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Zimmerman visits Eielson AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing commander, briefs Ms. Rebecca Zimmerman, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, on the capabilities and features of the F-35A Lightning II at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 9, 2024. Zimmerman visited Eielson to better understand the mission the 354th Fighter Wing plays in homeland defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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Zimmerman visits Eielson AFB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Hemsath, 356th Aircrew Flight Equipment non-commissioned officer in charge, shows Ms. Rebecca Zimmerman, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, the equipment pilots carry on them during flight operations at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 9, 2024. Zimmerman visited Eielson to better understand the mission the 354th Fighter Wing plays in homeland defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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Zimmerman visits Eielson AFB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Hemsath (right), 356th Aircrew Flight Equipment non-commissioned officer in charge, shows Ms. Rebecca Zimmerman (left), Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, the equipment pilots carry on them during flight operations at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 9, 2024. Zimmerman visited Eielson to better understand the mission the 354th Fighter Wing plays in homeland defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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Zimmerman visits Eielson AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joe Curran (right), 355th Fighter Squadron director of operations, briefs Ms. Rebecca Zimmerman (left), Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, on the capabilities of the F-35A Lightning II at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 9, 2024. Zimmerman visited Eielson to better understand the mission the 354th Fighter Wing plays in homeland defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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Zimmerman visits Eielson AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joe Curran, 355th Fighter Squadron director of operations, briefs Ms. Rebecca Zimmerman, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, on the capabilities of the F-35A Lightning II at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 9, 2024. Zimmerman visited Eielson to better understand the mission the 354th Fighter Wing plays in homeland defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 kicks off at Eielson AFB

An F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 18th Fighter Integration Squadron taxis on the flightline April 10, 2024 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise that provides realistic training in a simulated combat environment. Approximately 2,000 service members are expected to fly, maintain and support more than 60 aircraft from 15 units during this iteration of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney)

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Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 kicks off at Eielson AFB

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 18th Fighter Integration Squadron fly in to land April 10, 2024 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise that provides realistic training in a simulated combat environment. Approximately 2,000 service members are expected to fly, maintain and support more than 60 aircraft from 15 units during this iteration of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney)

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18th FIS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathan Mondul, 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron commander, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 12, 2024. Mondul took charge of the 18th FIS who support the mission of homeland defense and continue to complete aggressor capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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18th FIS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Curtis Dougherty, 354th Operations Group commander, hands off the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Nathan Mondul, incoming 18th FIS commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 12, 2024. Mondul took charge of the 18th FIS who support the mission of homeland defense and continue to complete aggressor capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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18th FIS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Albert Roper, former 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron commander, hands off the 18th FIS guidon to Col Curtis Dougherty, 354th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 12, 2024. Roper oversaw their primary combat mission of providing aerospace control for homeland defense missions in the Alaska Theater of Operations for nearly two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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18th FIS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Albert Roper, former 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron commander, renders a final “haveatyou” during the squadron’s change of command at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 12, 2024. The “haveatyou” is a signature gesture for the 18th FIS that symbolizes their mascot the Blue Fox. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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18th FIS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Curtis Dougherty, 354th Operations Group commander, presents Lt. Col Albert Roper, former 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron commander, the Meritorious Service Medal during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 12, 2024. This medal is awarded to those who stand out through their actions and service to the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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Italian Air Force Detachment Exchanges Gifts with Eielson AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing commander, exchanges gifts with Italian Air Force Col. Vito Cracas, RED FLAG-Alaska Italian Detachment commander, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 9, 2024. Exercises like RED FLAG-Alaska display our commitment to ensuring U.S. forces are ready and capable of integrating with Allies and Partners during future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Faith Hirschmann)

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Italian Air Force Detachment Exchanges Gifts with Eielson AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing commander, exchanges gifts with Italian Air Force Col. Vito Cracas, RED FLAG-Alaska Italian Detachment commander, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 9, 2024. RED FLAG-Alaska serves as an ideal platform for international engagement and the exercise has long history of working with Allies and Partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Faith Hirschmann)

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Italian Air Force Detachment Exchanges Gifts with Eielson AFB

Italian Air Force Col. Vito Cracas, RED FLAG-Alaska Italian Detachment commander, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Milligan, 354th Fighter Wing command chief, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 9 , 2024. The Italian Air Force detachment is in Alaska to integrate and train with U.S. forces during RED FLAG-Alaska 24-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Faith Hirschmann)

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Italian Air Force Detachment Exchanges Gifts with Eielson AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing commander, welcomes Italian Air Force Col. Vito Cracas, RED FLAG-Alaska Italian Detachment commander, to Eielson Air Force, Alaska, April 9, 2024. The Italian Air Force Detachment is in Alaska to participate in RED FLAG-Alaska 24-1 which provides unique opportunities to integrate with U.S. forces for realistic combat training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Faith Hirschmann)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Victoria Castaneda, 354th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron chief of preventive dentistry, poses for a photo at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 3, 2024. Castaneda is the sole Active Duty Air Force registered dental hygienist in interior Alaska and is responsible for over 3,200 service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney)

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