U.S. Airmen from the 535th Airlift Squadron, 204th Airlift Squadron and U.S. Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division conduct exercise Arctic Predictable Iron 2026 in Alaska, July 13-17, 2026. Arctic Predictable Iron included airdrop, low altitude maneuvering, tactical offload, static-line jumps, and training to strengthen interoperability and joint force readiness. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Lauren Torres)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 673d Medical Group partnered with the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Wing to conduct a tactical casualty evacuation exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 15, 2026. The training focused on litter transport procedures and patient movement to an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter, reinforcing joint interoperability and medical readiness.