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    VMFA-225 conducts flight operations during Red Flag-Alaska [Image 2 of 7]

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    A military pilot sits in the open cockpit of an F-35 fighter jet, wearing full flight gear including helmet and oxygen mask. The aircraft bears the name 'SGTMAJ C.L. SMITH' and the number '225' on its fuselage, along with standard US military markings including a star-and-bar insignia. The canopy is raised and the pilot appears to be conducting pre-flight or post-flight checks.

    EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    08.18.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Gabris 

    3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

    U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jacob Decelles a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares for flight in an F-35B Lightning II assigned to VMFA-225 during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 18, 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: 08.18.2026
    Date Posted: 08.24.2026 23:06
    Photo ID: 9886516
    VIRIN: 260818-M-BU881-1035
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 5.67 MB
    Location: EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, US
    Web Views: 5
    Downloads: 3

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    A single stealth fighter jet is captured in flight against a uniformly overcast gray sky. The aircraft displays characteristics consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, featuring a dark gray paint scheme, single engine configuration, and distinctive stealth airframe design. The aircraft appears to be in level flight with landing gear retracted.
    A military pilot sits in the open cockpit of an F-35 fighter jet, wearing full flight gear including helmet and oxygen mask. The aircraft bears the name 'SGTMAJ C.L. SMITH' and the number '225' on its fuselage, along with standard US military markings including a star-and-bar insignia. The canopy is raised and the pilot appears to be conducting pre-flight or post-flight checks.
    A United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal named Aceret is photographed in profile view on what appears to be a flight line or tarmac. The individual is wearing full flight deck/airfield safety gear including a tactical helmet with communications equipment and protective goggles. The name tape and rank insignia are clearly visible on the olive drab flight suit.
    A military flight deck crew member in a green flight suit and white helmet is directing an F-35 fighter jet on a tarmac. The marshal is using hand signals — raising two fingers with one hand and pointing with the other — to guide the aircraft. The jet's cockpit is open with a pilot visible inside, and the aircraft bears 'MARINES' markings.
    Multiple F-35 stealth fighter jets are lined up on a military airfield tarmac. The aircraft display U.S. military markings including the star-and-bar insignia, with visible tail numbers 225 and 133. Personnel can be seen in the background near the aircraft line.
    Multiple F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets are taxiing on an airfield tarmac in what appears to be a cold, overcast environment. At least two aircraft are clearly visible in the foreground with additional aircraft visible in the background. Ground crew personnel and support vehicles are visible along the flight line near hangar structures.
    A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet is captured in the moment of takeoff or landing on a runway, with landing gear fully extended. The aircraft bears visible U.S. military markings including a star-and-bar insignia and tail code 'CE' with number '113'. The setting appears to be a northern or boreal environment based on the dense conifer tree line in the background under overcast skies.

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