• USAF, ROKAF, JASDF stand united at RF-A 25-2

    Republic of Korea Air Force Capt. Taemin Koo, left, F-16 pilot, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathan “Yaki” Mondul, center, 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron commander, and a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 pilot, pose for a photo during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 20,

  • JASDF supports flight operations during RF-A 25-2

    A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle pilot takes off during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force, Alaska, June 17, 2025. The exercise strengthens interoperability between the U.S. and Japan while enhancing readiness for real-world operations.

  • U.S. Navy F-35s launch during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

    U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 F-35C Lightning IIs are prepared for take off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2, June 18, 2025. RF-A 25-2 provides Navy aviators and support crews the opportunity to operate in a large-force training exercise alongside U.S.

  • 35th FGS keeps F-16s ready for RFA 25-2

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Blue, 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, gives the 36th FS “Push It Up” hand signal to Senior Airman Mason Roberts, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, prior to departure from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 13, 2025. Red Flag Alaska

  • Red Flag-Alaska 24-2 begins, enhancing joint, combined interoperability

    Red Flag-Alaska 24-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, is scheduled to begin May 30, with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and is scheduled to run through June 14. Red Flag-Alaska is designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat

  • Maintaining Excellence: A look into the 36th FGS at RF-A 24-1

    The 36th Fighter Generation Squadron participates in Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 22, 2024. The 36th Fighter Generation Squadron from Osan Air Force Base Republic of Korea, is responsible for maintaining and supporting the F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th