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  • A U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) launches ordnance during RED FLAG-Alaska 21-1 at Fort Greely, Alaska, Oct. 22, 2020. This exercise focuses on rapid infiltration and exfiltration to minimize the chance of a counterattack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

    Four teams one fight: Red Flag-Alaska 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.
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rylee James, right, a 354th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) Aircrew Egress F-35A Lightning II cadre member, and Staff Sgt. Victor Benitez, a 354th MXS Aircrew Egress journeyman, work on the new arctic survival seat kit for the F-35A on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 28, 2020.

    First arctic survival kits installed in Eielson F-35As

    Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing developed a new arctic survival kit for the F-35A Lightning II, in November of 2019. 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, which drove the need for a new survival kit. After months of research, development and testing, the design was sent to the 354th Operations Group commander for approval. In April the kit was given the “green light” and aircrew flight equipment Airmen got busy building them for the approaching winter.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Savannah Smith, a 554th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE) structures journeyman, applies joint compound to a building partition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 10, 2020.

    554th RED HORSE leaves Eielson better than before

    Within the Air Force civil engineering community RED HORSE Squadrons are considered elite teams. They are focused, efficient, highly-skilled, and they wear cool red hats. Specializing in large-scale projects such as runways, aprons, facilities and utilities, the 554th RED HORSE Squadron was called upon by the 354th Security Forces Squadron to build a new isolation area for the military working dog kennels.
  • F-35A fleet doubles at Eielson

    F-35A fleet doubles at Eielson

    The F-35A Lightning II fleet has officially doubled at Eielson with the arrival of three new F-35As June 25, 2020.
  • A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron lands on the Fairbanks International Airport runway at Fairbanks, Alaska, June 24, 2020.

    Eielson Airmen, Fairbanks airport authorities team up for aircraft recovery training

    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron lands on the Fairbanks International Airport runway at Fairbanks, Alaska, June 24, 2020. FAI Police and Fire Department personnel covered how to safely recover and shutdown the aircraft as well as how to coordinate operations between Eielson and the airport if an aircraft
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Decote, a 354th Aircrew Flight Equipment journeyman, stores the canopy of an Advanced Concept Ejection Seat II parachute April 6, 2020 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.

    Eielson Aircrew Flight Equipment shop wins AF-level award

    The 354th Operations Support Squadron's Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) shop was named the Air Force's AFE Small Program of the Year for 2019.
  • Senior Airman Mathew Bowen, a 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, takes a brief break from working to pose for a photo at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 8, 2020. Bowen is a second-generation Air Force vehicle mechanic; his father, former Senior Airman Tom Bowen, served from 1991-1995. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

    Eielson Logistics Readiness Squadron; one-stop shop for heavy vehicle maintenance

    Senior Airman Mathew Bowen, a 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, takes a brief break from working to pose for a photo at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 8, 2020. Bowen is a second-generation Air Force vehicle mechanic; his father, former Senior Airman Tom Bowen, served from 1991-1995. (U.S. Air Force photo by
  • The F-35 Simulator facility stands on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 30, 2020. The flight simulators are used as a training tool for F-35 pilots to help them stay proficient in emergency procedures and to train against advanced threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

    Icemen prepare for F-35s, open simulator

    Eielson Air Force Base was assigned its first F-35A Lightning II this month and the preparation for its arrival has been in the works for some time.
  • Airman 1st Class Taylor Beard, a 354th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, loads a hose onto a fire truck during a training exercise on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 26, 2020. The Eielson fire department is unique because one day they are responding to a wildfire and the next they are rescuing someone who is suffering from cold weather exposure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

    Eielson fire department fights more than fires

    Airman 1st Class Taylor Beard, a 354th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, loads a hose onto a fire truck during a training exercise on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 26, 2020. The Eielson fire department is unique because one day they are responding to a wildfire and the next they are rescuing someone who is suffering from cold weather
  • Airmen assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 24, 2020. Air Force maintainers inspect every part of the aircraft to ensure the pilot is safe and able to carry out the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

    Eielson maintenance squadron keeps Aggressors flying amidst global pandemic

    Airmen assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 24, 2020. Air Force maintainers inspect every part of the aircraft to ensure the pilot is safe and able to carry out the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior
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