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Two F-16C Fighting Falcons and two F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, move into position to fly in formation off of a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, Eielson AFB over the Alaska Range, April 21, 2020.


F-35s join Alaskan airpower team

Two F-16C Fighting Falcons and two F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, move into position to fly in formation off of a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, Eielson AFB over the Alaska Range, April 21, 2020. The formation represented the new addition of the F-35 to Eielson, which the strategic location and proximity to the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex make it the premier training location for fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Adam Keele)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Clayton Rabens, the new 354th Medical Operations Squadron commander, receives a salute from Master Sgt. Ashley Carabello, the 354th MDOS superintendent, at his assumption of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 17, 2020. The assumption of command is a ceremony rooted deep in military history and tradition dating back to the time of Frederick the Great of Prussia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)