• 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.

  • 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.