U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilots assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, attend a pre-flight briefing during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2026. RF-A 26-3 is scheduled to take place from Aug. 13 - 28, during which approximately 1149 service members at both Eielson AFB and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are expected to fly, maintain and support more than 79 aircraft from 10 units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Tucker)
| Date Taken: | 08.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.18.2026 17:21 |
| Photo ID: | 9876348 |
| VIRIN: | 260818-F-DV125-1011 |
| Resolution: | 3024x2160 |
| Size: | 1.43 MB |
| Location: | EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, US |
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