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355th AMU conducts first hot pit refueling as an F-35 unit

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael King, a 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron during a hot pit refuelling on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 7, 2021. As a crew chief, King is responsible for performing special pre- and post-flight aircraft inspections to ensure pilots can safely and effectively complete their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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355th AMU conducts first hot pit refueling as an F-35 unit

An F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron goes through a hot pit refueling on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 7, 2021. Hot pit refueling saves time, manpower and equipment usage by refueling an active aircraft in between flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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355th AMU conducts first hot pit refueling as an F-35 unit

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing conduct a hot pit refueling on an F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 7, 2021. Maintainers assigned to the 355th and 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit worked alongside fuel specialists from the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron during this hot pit refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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‘Talons out’ as 355th FS flies first official FHP sorties

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron flies over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 1, 2021. As one of the 354th Fighter Wing’s F-35A units, the 355th FS bolsters the 354th wing’s transition to a combat-coded mission, doubling U.S. Pacific Air Forces’ F-35A combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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‘Talons out’ as 355th FS flies first official FHP sorties

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS) takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 1, 2021. Also known as the ‘Fighting Falcons,’ the 355th FS is one of Eielson’s two combat-coded F-35A squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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‘Talons out’ as 355th FS flies first official FHP sorties

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS) takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 1, 2021. Also known as the ‘Fighting Falcons,’ the 355th FS is one of Eielson’s two combat-coded F-35A squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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‘Talons out’ as 355th FS flies first official FHP sorties

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS) takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 1, 2021. Also known as the ‘Fighting Falcons,’ the 355th FS is one of Eielson’s two combat-coded F-35A squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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‘Talons out’ as 355th FS flies first official FHP sorties

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Samuel Chipman, the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS) commander, renders the squadron salute prior to takeoff on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 1, 2021. The squadron salute resembling a falcon’s talons is inspired by the 355th FS’s identity as the ‘Fighting Falcons’. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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‘Talons out’ as 355th FS flies first official FHP sorties

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Samuel Chipman, left, the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS) commander, and a crew chief assigned to the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Unit render the squadron’s salute to each other prior to takeoff on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 1, 2021. The squadron salute resembling a falcon’s talons is inspired by the 355th FS’s identity as the ‘Fighting Falcons’. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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‘Talons out’ as 355th FS flies first official FHP sorties

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Samuel Chipman, left, the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS) commander, conducts preflight inspections as an Airman assigned to the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Unit secures a panel on an F-35A Lightning II on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 1, 2021. The 355th FS’s primary mission is the suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counter-air missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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‘Talons out’ as 355th FS flies first official FHP sorties

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS) attend a preflight briefing on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 1, 2021. The 355th FS hit a historical milestone by flying their first official Flying Hour Program sorties as a combat-coded F-35 unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexandranell Soto, a 354th Security Force Squadron response force leader completes a pull-up during a special weapons and tactics (SWAT) physical training test June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The defenders conducted multiple exercises to ensure they are physically fit and capable of completing the SWAT training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 354th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) participate in a special weapons and tactics (SWAT) physical training test June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Emergency Services Team instructors from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, visited the squadron to train SWAT teams to boost the unit’s readiness and emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 354th Security Forces Squadron fires his weapon at a target during special weapons and tactics training June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Defenders trained with handguns and rifles to familiarize themselves with different types of weapon platforms to become more adaptable in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex Soto, a 354th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller fires her weapon at a target during special weapons and tactics (SWAT) training June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. SWAT team members are required to be proficient marksmen to prevent mistakes in chaotic situations, such as an active shooter scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexandranell Soto, a 354th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, completes weapon disassemble and reassemble drill during special weapons and tactics (SWAT) training June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. SWAT team members are required to know the ins and outs of their weapons in case of a malfunction in the field.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

A U.S. Air Force Emergency Services Team instructor from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, watches Airmen from the 354th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) carry a simulated casualty during special weapons and tactics (SWAT) training June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The instructors came here to train defenders from the 354th SFS to be members of a SWAT team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 354th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) carry a simulated casualty during special weapons and tactics (SWAT) training June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The defenders took turns carrying a simulated casualty for approximately .75 miles to complete the SWAT training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Flores, a 354th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, does a pull-up during a special weapons and tactics (SWAT) physical training test June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. A physical training test challenged defenders to meet the demanding standard of SWAT training.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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Tactical advantage: The RED FLAG-Alaska veteran

U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher “Tuco” Harrison, the 80th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations and chief of standards and evaluation, poses for a photo on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 18, 2021. Tuco has flown for both Red and Blue air in over 15 RED FLAG iterations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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