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  • 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

  • Fueling the fight during RF-Alaska

    Just as cars require gas for a driver to get to a destination, aircraft need fuel to fly. The Tanker Task Force plays a huge role in RED FLAG-Alaska exercises, ensuring the aircraft are fueled up and ready for use during various training scenarios.

  • Yokota Airmen provide jump support for Marines training

    Airmen with the 36th Airlift Squadron provided airlift support to U.S. Marines from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expedition Force to maintain proficiency in aircraft jumps. The training also allowed the 36th AS to practice flight tactics and timed-package drops.

  • International military engineers partner during Pacific Unity

    Military representatives kicked off Pacific Unity 16-1, a multilateral civil engineering subject-matter expert exchange, May 9, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.Civil engineer experts from Pacific Air Forces and 554th RED HORSE Squadron are co-hosting the event to reinforce strong professional

  • Yokota supports Iwakuni Air Show

    Members of Yokota Air Base, Japan, supported the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day Air Show, May 5. Yokota provided a C-12 Huron and UH-1N Huey as static displays for the event.

  • 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