• RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 draws to a close

    RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 wrapped up here on Aug. 28, after two weeks of realistic combat training for joint partners and allied nations at both Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

  • RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3: Battling in (cyber) space

    RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 will draw to a close on Friday, August 28, after two weeks of coordinated air combat training conducted within the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Department of War’s largest overland airspace. But not all battles take place in the air, on land–or even in the physical

  • VAQ-134 Garudas patrol the skies of RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3

    A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 134 takes off during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 17, 2026. RF-A 26-3 directly supports the Peace through Strength strategy by improving combat readiness and warfighting skills. This training raises the

  • VMFA 225 Vikings take on RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3

    A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, for the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3, Aug. 17, 2026. As the largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range in the world, the JPARC provides miles of

  • Faces of RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3

    U.S. Air Force Airman Stephanie Chapman, 13th Fighter Squadron aviation resource manager, poses for a photo during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 20, 2026. RF-A 26-3 directly supports the Peace through Strength strategy by improving combat readiness and warfighting

  • 13th Fighter Squadron marks first RED FLAG-Alaska with new F-35s

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Devera, 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist, repairs a component of a flight helmet during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 17, 2026. RF-A is designed to provide realistic training in a simulated

  • 355th Fighter Squadron Change of Command Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Severino, 355th Fighter Squadron commander, renders his first salute during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2026. The 355th FS is one of two fighter squadrons attached to the 354th Fighter Wing that utilizes F-35A Lightning

  • PRESS RELEASE: DAF to host microreactor project town hall

    The Department of the Air Force (DAF) invites community members to attend the August 2026 Microreactor Project Town Hall on August 26, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the 8 Star Event Center.The Town Hall provides an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the microreactor project. Attendees can

  • 2026 Arctic Lightning Air Show

    The Arctic Lightning Air Show took place at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, from July 31 to August 2, 2026. It was an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the Airmen, aircraft and capabilities that support operations from Eielson AFB while highlighting the installation's role in projecting