Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing compete in the battle of the badges at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 16, 2024. Police week is used to recognize and honor the contributions of past and present law enforcement officers. The competing teams completed a course involving an ammo can carry, sledgehammer slide, tire flip, dummy drag, firehose roll up, spraying cones down with a firehouse, and a Humvee push. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney)
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.