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  • Liberty Wing expertly trains at RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

    RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2 is a Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and allied forces, providing joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. Units from across the Department

  • First Yokota C-130J takes shape

    Wings were recently installed on the first C-130J Super Hercules assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Marietta, which is home to the C-130 production line.

  • Essential players in RED FLAG-Alaska exercise

    RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, enabling joint and international units to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability in a realistic threat environment.

  • Wolf Pack brings 'Ready to Fight Tonight' readiness to RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 80th Fighter Squadron from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, traveled to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to participate in RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1 with a variety of partners, including fighter and tanker aircraft from Kadena Air Base, Japan, U.S. Navy

  • 5th RS celebrates 40 years of heritage, U-2 operations

    Beginning with a three-month deployment from Beale Air Force Base, Calif, 40 years ago, the U-2 Dragon Lady has flown over South Korean skies in countless air operations.Formerly Detachment 2 from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron “Blackcats” celebrated this

  • Bulldogs, Draggins, Fiends: 'Ready to Fight Tonight'

    A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft performed an "Elephant Walk" during exercise Beverly Herd 16-01 at Osan Air Base. The "Walk" was a demonstration of U.S. Air Force capabilities and strength and showcases the wing's ability to generate combat airpower in an expedient manner in

  • RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1 kicks off at JBER

    RED FLAG - Alaska 16-1 kicked off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 3. RF-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and international forces, which provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large-force employment training

  • Air traffic controller ops in high gear for RED FLAG-Alaska

    RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1 is in full swing and the air traffic controllers are the backbone to ensuring every aircraft takes off and lands safely.RF-A usually brings various airframes into the mission, which adds complexity to the air traffic controllers’ mission.“Mixing all the different airframes

  • Preparing for shift change Beverly Midnight 16-3

    Airment prepared for a shift change at Kunsan Air Base during exercise Beverly Midnight 16-3 May 4. The exercise tested Airmen on their ability to survive and operate while under the stress of simulated wartime activities.

  • Airmen perform preflight checks Beverly Midnight 16-3

    Airmen from Kunsan Air Base performed pre-flight checks May 4 during Beverly Midnight 16-3. The exercise accentuated the importance of maintaining heightened readiness and aircraft alert levels to ensure security on the Korean peninsula.