The 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, stationed at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, participated in Red Flag-Alaska 24-2 using Eielson's Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, June 6, 2024. Exercises like Red Flag help U.S. Forces better understand our Partner's and Allies' tactics to support a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force Video by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, experienced an in-flight emergency during take-off at approximately 1:47 p.m., May 28, 2024.