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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief assigned to the 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, inspects the aircraft for a preflight inspection during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 1, 2022. RF-A is designed to provide realistic training essential to the continued development and improvement of combined and joint interoperability in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, sits on the flightline during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 1, 2022. RF-A is designed to provide realistic training essential to the continued development and improvement of combined and joint interoperability in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt Sydney Hultz, left and Maj. Sterling Scales, KC-135 Stratotanker pilots from the 117th Aerial Refuel Squadron, Kansan Air National Guard, fly a sortie in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, August 2, 2022. RF-A is designed to provide realistic training essential to the continued development and improvement of combined and joint interoperability in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt Sydney Hultz, left and Maj. Sterling Scales, KC-135 Stratotanker pilots from the 117th Aerial Refuel Squadron, Kansan Air National Guard, fly a sortie in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, August 2, 2022. RF-A is designed to provide realistic training essential to the continued development and improvement of combined and joint interoperability in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam Gilfilland, KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator from the 117th Aerial Refuel Squadron, Kansan Air National Guard, refuel aircraft in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, August 2, 2022. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 117th Aerial Refuel Squadron, Kansan Air National Guard during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, August 2, 2022. The JPARC provides a realistic training environment, allowing Airmen to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 117th Aerial Refuel Squadron, Kansan Air National Guard during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, August 2, 2022. The JPARC provides a realistic training environment, allowing Airmen to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Dark, left, and Tech Sgt. Adam Gilfilland, KC-135 Stratotanker boom operators from the 117th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Kansan Air National Guard, refuel aircraft in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, August 2, 2022. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 117th Aerial Refuel Squadron, Kansan Air National Guard during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, August 2, 2022. The JPARC provides a realistic training environment, allowing Airmen to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Base, Alaska, departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Aerial Refuel Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, August 1, 2022. The F-35 is the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world. The full complement of the fleet, partnered with the F-22 located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, will make Alaska the most concentrated state for 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Base, Alaska, fly next to a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Aerial Refuel Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, August 1, 2022. The JPARC is the largest instrumented air, ground, and electronic combat training range in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Base, Alaska, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Aerial Refuel Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, August 1, 2022. The F-35 is the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world. The full complement of the fleet, partnered with the F-22 located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, will make Alaska the most concentrated state for 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Base, Alaska, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Aerial Refuel Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex Alaska, August 1, 2022. The JPARC is the largest instrumented air, ground, and electronic combat training range in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Clement, KC-135 Stratotanker Boom operator assigned to the 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepares to refuel aircraft during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, August 1, 2022. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Shelby Clarke, 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, flies a sortie in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, August 1, 2022. The JPARC is the largest instrumented air, ground, and electronic combat training range in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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U.S. Air Force Capts. Shelby Clarke and Alexander Schneidel, KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, execute preflight checks during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 1, 2022. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt Sydney Hultz, KC-135 Stratotanker pilot from the 117th Aerial Refuel Squadron, Kansan Air National Guard, taxis to a parking spot in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 2, 2022. RF-A is designed to provide realistic training essential to the continued development and improvement of combined and joint interoperability in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 - gas and go with 5th generation fighter aircrafts

Published Aug. 5, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten
JBER Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska --

Fifth generation fighter aircraft receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska. The JPARC provides a realistic training environment, allowing Airmen to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex-large-scale joint engagement. The F-22 Raptors and F35 Lightning II will make Alaska the most concentrated state for fifth generation fighter aircraft.

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