• 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

  • Joint forces conclude Red Flag-Alaska 25-3

    Personnel from each U.S. military branch concluded the two-week, joint force training exercise, Red Flag-Alaska 25-3, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, today. “The purpose of Red Flag-Alaska is for the joint force to practice combat skills we don't normally get to practice at a home station,” said

  • 325 FW leads joint operations during Red Flag-Alaska 25-3

    Airmen assigned to the 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, deployed to lead operations during Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 17-August 1.In support of RF-A 25-3, the 325th FW contributed personnel and F-35A Lightning II aircraft, the U.S. Air Force’s

  • 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,