A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2026. RF-A 26-3 directly supports the Peace through Strength strategy by improving combat readiness and warfighting skills. This training raises the costs of aggression and reinforces a credible deterrence posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)
| Date Taken: | 08.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.18.2026 17:21 |
| Photo ID: | 9876355 |
| VIRIN: | 260818-F-NU460-1241 |
| Resolution: | 1623x1080 |
| Size: | 206.51 KB |
| Location: | EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, US |
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