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  • Senior Airman Terrence Lawrence, a 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental systems journeyman, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, for a mission at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2015. Lawrence was the first Airman to complete a program called Cut Training, which cross utilizes Airmen to fill undermanned crew chief positions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Turner)

    ‘Cut Training’ adds resources, alleviates manning shortages

    The 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron specialist flight created a program called "Cut Training" to train Airmen from different maintenance career fields to perform crew chief tasks and keep the mission going. Senior Airman Terrence Lawrence, a 354th AMXS aircraft electrical and environmental systems journeyman, was the first Airman to complete

  • Oklahoma Air National Guard 125th EFS prepares for Kadena deployment

    Approximately 200 Airmen and 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 125th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron located at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma, will deploy to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, mid-October in support of the U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package.The TSP deployment is designed to provide the U.S. Pacific Command with
  • Senior Airman Jordan Thompson, a 168th Alaska Air National Guard combat arms training instructor, nods in approval as Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Kibler, a 354th Security Forces Squadron response force member, fires a Mark 19 grenade launcher during training Sept. 9, 2015, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Thompson was leading the training to qualify members of the 354th Security Forces Squadron on the weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)

    354th SFS members complete Mark 19 training

    Senior Airman Jordan Thompson, a 168th Alaska Air National Guard combat arms training instructor, nods in approval as Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Kibler, a 354th Security Forces Squadron response force member, fires a Mark 19 grenade launcher during training Sept. 9, 2015, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Thompson was leading the training to
  • An RQ-4 Global Hawk is towed during flight recovery at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2015. Several of these unmanned aircraft will operate out of Misawa until December 2015, and will provide a broad spectrum of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance collection capabilities in support of joint combatant forces in worldwide peacetime, contingency and crisis operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

    RQ-4 Global Hawk operates eyes in sky

    Several R-Q4 Global Hawks and approximately 40 support and operations personnel are deployed to Misawa Air Base for the aircraft's second rotation here.   The Global Hawk supports U.S. intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions and contingency operations throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and is scheduled to operate here through
  • A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, takes off of an austere runway used for training during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2015. The training allowed C-130 aircrew to practice austere landings and take offs, combat offloads and supply drops, but also allowed friendly competition between participating Air Forces: U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force. Seasoned C-130 aircrew from each country judged the training exercises from the ground, allotting points based off predetermined timing and accuracy requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

    Yokota airlifters finish RF-A exercise

    Airmen with, and in support of, the 36th Airlift Squadron returned to Yokota Air Base Aug. 24 after traveling to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 2 through 24 to train combat airlift capabilities and increase joint and multinational relationships at RED FLAG-Alaska.   The 98-member team, made up of aircrew, maintainers, logistics,
  • Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxi on the flightline Aug. 22, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Bomber crews with the 20th EBS are part of U.S. Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence and support ongoing operations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel/Released)

    20th EBS supports CBP at Andersen

    Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxi on the flightline Aug. 22, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Bomber crews with the 20th EBS are part of U.S. Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence and support ongoing operations in the
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeico Sanchez-Arias, 509th Security Forces Squadron security journeyman, guards a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 12, 2015. Airmen and B-2 Spirits from the 13th Bomb Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, are deployed to Guam to conduct familiarization training activities in the Pacific (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr./Released)

    Whiteman Airmen, B-2s maintain readiness in Guam

    About 225 Airmen and three B-2 Spirits from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed here August 7 to conduct familiarization training activities in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.   The goal of the training is to maintain force readiness by conducting flight operations in an environment outside of the United States.   “The objectives I outlined
  • A C-130 Hercules with the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force lands on an austere runway used for training during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2015. The training allowed C-130 aircrew to practice austere landings and take offs, combat offloads and supply drops, but also allowed friendly competition between participating Air Forces: U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force. Seasoned C-130 aircrew from each country judged the training exercises from the ground, allotting points based off predetermined timing and accuracy requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

    Yokota soars at RED FLAG-Alaska

    A C-130 Hercules with the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force lands on an austere runway used for training during RED FLAG-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2015. The training allowed C-130 aircrew to practice austere landings and take offs, combat offloads and supply drops, but also allowed friendly competition between
  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minnesota, takes-off at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2015, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Kapustka/Released)

    Minnesota ANG participates in 1st RF-A

    Approximately 130 Airmen and eight F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 148th Fighter Wing from Duluth, Minnesota, are participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3.   This is the first RF-A for the 148th FW, and it gives the unit the opportunity to train in its primary suppression of enemy air defense, or SEAD, mission.   "The flying is a learning experience,”
  • Earth-covered igloos are designed to protect munitions while they are stored and keep people safe at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 354th Maintenance Squadron munitions flight are responsible for maintaining security and operability over these bunkers and escort contractors and other Airmen out to the bunkers as the need arises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Johnson/Released)

    Munitions flight blows doors off RED FLAG-Alaska

    One unique aspect of Eielson is its seasons; in fact it only really has two seasons -- RED FLAG-Alaska season and RF-A preparation season.   The Airmen at the 354th Maintenance Squadron's munitions flight know this very well.   "We support the 18th Aggressor Squadron with countermeasures and training missives," said Master Sgt. Rick Hedrick, the
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