• Allies & Partners: RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 strengthens interoperability

    A F-15 Strike Eagle assigned to the 428th Fighter Squadron from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, takes off from the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2, June 1, 2026. The 428th FS is composed of U.S. Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force personnel

  • California ANG takes center stage for RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2

    RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 is underway with the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing serving the role of lead wing for the exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, starting May 28, 2026. RF-A is Pacific Air Forces’ premier air combat training exercise with a history spanning 50 years. It

  • Forging the Joint Force: Interoperability at RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1

    After two weeks of realistic air combat training and dynamic flying operations RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 concluded at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 1, 2026. Eielson AFB and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are the home of RED FLAG-Alaska, leveraging the expansive airspace and diverse training

  • U.S. Marine Corps participates in RF-A 26-1

    U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs are parked on the flight line during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 27, 2026. RF-A has a sustained history of Joint Force participation, combining training and exchanging tactics, techniques, and procedures to directly improve

  • Red Flag-Alaska 26-1 kicks off

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during Red Flag-Alaska 26-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 20, 2026. Realistic combat training sustains the readiness required for U.S. air and space operations. U.S. forces continue to prepare for a full range of contingencies. (U.S. Air

  • Aerial integration at Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

    U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 F-35C Lightning II, 35th Fighter Squadron “Pantons” F-16C Fighting Falcon, and Japan Air-Self Defense Force F-15J Eagle participate in Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 25, 2025. Red Flag-Alaska provides pilots and ground crews

  • ROKAF takes to the skies during RF-A 25-2

    Republic of Korea Air Force Capt. Taek Geun Lim, KF-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, takes off during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 24, 2025. RF-A reinforces the strong alliance between the U.S. and ROK through integrated training and shared mission execution.

  • The gear behind the mission: Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

    Equipment is displayed in the Aircrew Flight Equipment office during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 16, 2025. Flight equipment enables pilots to safely operate in high-performance environments, ensuring mission success during joint and allied operations.