News - Tag Alaska

Jan. 12, 2021
For first time in several years, Team Eielson brings back load competition between F-35 and F-16 crews

Team Eielson’s 354th Maintenance Group recently held its first quarter load crew competition, Jan. 8, 2021.This is the first time the competition is being held in several years since the return of uniformed service.
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.
Nov. 17, 2020
Eielson rapidly launches 12 F-35As

Twelve F-35A Lightning IIs form up prior to take off at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 17, 2020. The 354th Fighter Wing conducted Arctic Gold 21-1, a Phase I readiness exercise designed to test the wing’s ability to rapidly deploy it’s F-35A fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keith
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. 22, 2020
Marine Corps mechanics prep Hornets for take-off during RF-A 21-1

U.S. Marine Corps aircraft mechanics assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 inspect an F/A-18 Hornet at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2020. RED FLAG-Alaska is a premier exercise designed to provide joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close-air support, and large
Oct. 16, 2020
First arctic survival kits installed in Eielson F-35As

In November of 2019, Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing developed a new arctic survival kit for the F-35A Lightning II. Now, 11 months later, the first kits are being installed in Eielson’s F-35A fleet.Eielson’s F-35As are the first of the Air Force’s fleet to be stationed in an arctic climate,
Oct. 10, 2020
354th MXS: Aerospace Ground Equipment, Armament

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Britian Lee Abell, a 354th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) armament technician, reassembles bomb rack switches at Eielson Air Force Base, Oct. 7, 2020. The 354th MXS provides heavy aircraft maintenance and munitions support for the wing's F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-35A
Oct. 8, 2020
Leading Edge: 354th Security Forces Squadron

("Leading Edge" is a series of photo stories that focus on 354th Fighter Wing leaders' immersion with wing units and highlights their contribution to the mission.)
Sept. 24, 2020
Leading Edge: 354th Comptroller Squadron

("Leading Edge" is a series of photo stories that focus on 354th Fighter Wing leaders' immersion with wing units and highlights their contribution to the mission.)
Sept. 23, 2020
Leading Edge: 354th LRS' Fuels

("Leading Edge" is a series of photo stories that focus on 354th Fighter Wing leaders' immersion with wing units and highlights their contribution to the mission.)