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Sept. 16, 2019
Eielson hosts 10 F-35s from Luke AFB to enhance training efforts

The 61st Fighter Squadron sent seven U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and three Royal Australian Air Force F-35s to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, for a training capstone, Sep. 6, 2019.
June 13, 2019
MQ-9s join RED FLAG-Alaska for first time

Each year RED FLAG-Alaska brings hundreds of Airmen and aircraft from around the globe to participate in cutting-edge, realistic combat training in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, and with each iteration something new is always tested. RF-A 19-2 marks the first time MQ-9 Reapers flew out of
March 15, 2019
F-35 multilateral conference sets stage for operational integration in Indo-Pacific

F-35 subject matter experts from the United States, Australia, Japan and the Republic of Korea met to improve 5th and 4th generation aircraft theater interoperability during the second Pacific F-35 User Group Conference, here, March 12 -14, 2019.
Nov. 15, 2018
Eielson Airmen build partnerships, reach out to Alaskan businesses

Members of the 354th Fighter Wing joined their Army counterparts at an industry event, which reached out to local business owners in Fairbanks and Anchorage, Nov. 14, 2018.
Aug. 24, 2018
RED FLAG-Alaska 18-3 concludes

Aug. 24, 2018, marks the ending of another iteration of RED FLAG-Alaska. During RF-A 18-3, U.S. and partner nation forces from around the globe, including the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Royal Air Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force, came together to conduct training in the air and on the
Aug. 17, 2018
Reserve Airmen train at RED FLAG-Alaska

All components from the U.S. Air Force, to include active-duty service members, Air National Guard and Reserve, must work together to achieve overall air superiority.
Aug. 11, 2018
SECAF visits Eielson Airmen, flies with Aggressors

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited with Airmen from 354th Fighter Wing Aug. 10 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
July 6, 2018
Eielson welcomes new fighter wing commander

Members of Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Northstar Borough community leaders, and distinguished guests gathered at the Thunderdome today to witness the 354th Fighter Wing change of command.Lt. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 11th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony where Col. David A. Mineau
Jan. 26, 2018
Eielson enhances warfighting readiness, capabilities to confront regional threats

From Jan. 22 to 26, Eielson conducted Arctic Gold 18-4; an Operational Readiness Exercise designed to give all 354th Fighter Wing personnel the opportunity to execute mission-essential tasks together in a simulated high-threat environment.
June 19, 2017
Air Force Inns selects eight finalists for Innkeeper Award

Eight U.S. Air Force installations were selected as finalists for the Air Force Innkeeper Award.