Maj. Trevor Olaf Birr, 353rd Combat Training Squadron team chief, talks about what 50 years of Red Flag-Alaska and Cope Thunder means to him during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 13, 2025. Exercises like Red Flag-Alaska allow U.S. Forces the opportunity to integrate with Indo-Pacific allies and partners in an exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures while enhancing interoperability. (U.S. Air Force Video by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)
An aircraft incident occurred with a Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16 Fighting Falcon, June 10 around 4:00 P.M. when it skidded into the grass infield during takeoff and two aircrew personnel ground ejected. The incident site is on base within the fence line of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
The 354th Fighter Wing and local emergency response teams quickly addressed the incident, extinguished a small fire, and transported the two...
An aircraft incident occurred with a Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, today around 4:00 P.M. during takeoff when it departed the prepared surface and aircrew ejected. The incident site is on base within the fence line of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
Fifth-generation and fourth-generation aircraft pilots need vast air and ground space to effectively deliver lethal airpower. The 354th Range Squadron ensures these pilots can achieve this objective by simulating real-life combat in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex.
At the northernmost edge of the United States, the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron stands ready to defend Alaskan airspace ensuring safety and control of U.S. skies.
The 354th Force Support Squadron is set to launch the Customer Service Portal (CSP) on March 3, 2025, to streamline customer service actions at Eielson AFB.
