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Nov. 3, 2022
Making bad look good: 18th AGRS’ F-16s receive new paint scheme

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron lands on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 29, 2022. The shift to the wraith aggressor paint scheme is a visual representation of the modernization of threats in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior
April 25, 2022
Roper assumes command of 18th AGRS

U.S. Air Force Col. Lawrence Evert, the 354th Operations Group commander (left), and Lt. Col. Albert Roper, the 18th Aggressor Squadron commander, pose for a photo during an 18th AGRS change of command ceremony on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 22, 2022. The 18th Blue Fox Aggressors support
June 14, 2021
RF-A 21-2 takes off from Eielson AFB

The first aircraft operating in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 took to the skies from the Eielson flightline early this morning.
May 12, 2021
18th AGRS, joint partners replicate adversary tactics for Northern Edge 2021

The 18th Aggressor Squadron is pairing up with other U.S. military branches to effectively train the Department of Defense’s assets and personnel by knowing, teaching and replicating adversary tactics during Northern Edge 2021.
Dec. 21, 2020
Eielson AFB team exercises rapid combat readiness, demonstrates arctic ability

The 354th Fighter Wing and the 168th Wing Air National Guard completed a readiness exercise Dec. 18, 2020, verifying the wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. More than 30 fighters and two refueling aircraft were generated.
Oct. 23, 2020
Four teams one fight: RF-A 21-1 comes to a close

“30 seconds, 10 seconds, 5 seconds, 3…2…1...hack. Welcome to debrief.” With that, the 353rd Combat Training Squadron concluded RED FLAG-Alaska 21-1 signifying the end of RF-A 2020 season.
Oct. 9, 2020
RED FLAG-Alaska 21-1 brings joint services together for training

RED FLAG-Alaska 21-1, a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise simulating realistic air combat conditions, is scheduled to begin Oct. 8 and continue through Oct. 23, 2020.
July 24, 2020
Eielson fighters fly south for training, boost interoperability with Alaska partners

In these uncertain times, day-to-day routines for people across the globe have been upended. There are many things that remain unclear yet even in the face of challenges like a runway closure amidst a global health pandemic the Iceman Team perseveres.The wing closed the runway and flight line for
July 15, 2020
Red Flag-Alaska 20-3 set for Aug. 1 highlights U.S. Air Force readiness

Red Flag-Alaska 20-3, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment, with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) is scheduled to begin Aug. 1 and run through Aug. 16.
May 8, 2020
Eielson fighters unite in the sky

Fighter aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base flew together in the skies over Denali National Park, Alaska May 5, 2020.