U.S. Airmen assigned to the 3rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct preflight checks on F-22 Raptor aircraft assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 26, 2026. The F-22 achieves extreme agility unmatched by other aircraft from its unique thrust-vectoring capabilities. RED FLAG-Alaska provides realistic air combat training to sustain that capability and support power projection in the Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Xavier Romero)
Every two years, the Native Village of Eklutna invites the public to their powwow and potlatch, a two-day cultural event to learn about and celebrate Dena’ina Athabascan culture. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan NORAD Region, Alaskan Command and Eleventh Air Force, alongside his staff, attended the event to show support for the military’s enduring relationship with the village and its tribal government.
