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    VMFA-225 conducts familiarization flight during Red Flag-Alaska [Image 4 of 5]

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    A single-seat stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35 Lightning II, is parked on a wet tarmac under overcast, hazy conditions. The aircraft bears U.S. military markings including a star-and-bar insignia on the fuselage and the number '72' near the cockpit. A pilot is visible in the cockpit, and the aircraft appears to be on the ground with landing gear deployed.

    EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    08.14.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Gabris 

    3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

    A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares for takeoff during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2026. Red Flag-Alaska is an exercise designed to simulate complex combat scenarios in a realistic training environment, providing unique opportunities to integrate joint and coalition forces into multilateral training, enhancing 3rd MAW’s ability to project combat power west of the International Date Line. The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing's mission is to provide combat ready expeditionary aviation forces capable of short notice worldwide deployment to Marine Air Ground Task Force, fleet and unified commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Gabris)

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    Date Taken: 08.14.2026
    Date Posted: 08.24.2026 23:06
    Photo ID: 9886474
    VIRIN: 260814-M-BU881-1052
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 5.08 MB
    Location: EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, US
    Web Views: 5
    Downloads: 2

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    A military pilot is seated in the cockpit of a stealth fighter jet, identified by markings as aircraft number 225, assigned to Lt Col B.M. Boera with the callsign 'Cocker'. The aircraft appears to be an F-35 based on its distinctive stealth design and cockpit configuration. The canopy is open and the pilot is wearing full flight gear including a helmet and oxygen mask connection.
    A military flight crew member stands on a wet tarmac/flight line, wearing olive green flight suit and a white flight helmet with visor. The individual is gesturing with one arm extended outward, likely performing aircraft marshaling or directing duties. The weather conditions appear overcast and rainy, with a reflective wet surface visible beneath their boots.
    A military aviation crew member in a green flight suit and white helmet is conducting a pre-flight or post-flight inspection of a stealth fighter aircraft, identified by the tail code 'A-225'. The aircraft displays markings including 'JET INTAKE DANGER' warning text and 'NO STEP' labels, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II. The scene takes place on a wet tarmac, suggesting recent rainfall.
    A single-seat stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35 Lightning II, is parked on a wet tarmac under overcast, hazy conditions. The aircraft bears U.S. military markings including a star-and-bar insignia on the fuselage and the number '72' near the cockpit. A pilot is visible in the cockpit, and the aircraft appears to be on the ground with landing gear deployed.
    A single F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet is taxiing or landing on a runway at a military airfield. The aircraft appears to be in a low-speed ground roll with its canopy open and landing gear deployed. The setting appears to be a northern or Alaskan airbase, suggested by the dense coniferous treeline in the background.

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