Kicking off #ArcticDefender24 strong 💪 🇩🇪 Airman from the German Air Force prepare Eurofighter Typhoons for take-off during Arctic Defender 24. Arctic Defender, a German led exercise involving the U.S., Germany, France and Spain. #FreeandOpenIndopacific #StrongerTogether

🇫🇷✈️ Check out the Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace prepping their Rafales for take-off during #ArcticDefender24. AD24 is a German-led joint exercise between the U.S., Germany, France, Spain and Canada. #FreeandOpenIndoPacific #Strongertogether

Recently North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 fighters escorted a United States Strategic Command B-52 bomber across AK during Operation POLAR VORTEX to rapidly deploy forces to the Arctic in support of First Air Force and U.S. Northern Command homeland defense mission. #ALCOM #NORAD #USSTRATCOM #EIELSON #F16 #B52

ICYMI: Ambassador Cohen visited units and Arctic communities that support the Alaskan Command and Alaskan NORAD Region, a joint U.S and Canadian organization which conducts homeland defense missions through aerospace control within the Alaska theater of operations. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra

Press Release: F-35 aircraft crash update. eielson.af.mil/News/Display/A…

Utilizing field training, the 5th ASOS prepares for future challenges and fine-tune essential processes, including land navigation, setting up improvised camps and using radios for communication. Read more at: eielson.af.mil/News/Display/A…

Major Gallant assumed command of the 355th Fighter Generation Squadron this past Friday. The 355th Fighter Generation Squadron maintains the readiness and operational effectiveness of half of the 354th Fighter Wing’s F-35A Lightning II fleet. #ReadyAF #talonsout

The 354th LRS conducted expeditionary training crucial for ensuring personnel can adapt to challenging environments and are prepared for CBRN threats. To read the full story, visit eielson.af.mil/News/Display/A…

The 354th Fighter Wing participated in Bamboo Eagle 25-1 at NAS Lemoore The wing tested its capabilities to sustain combat operations and project power within a contested environment. BE 25-1 enhanced interoperability with four nations participating in the exercise.

Ready. Resilient. Lethal. Bamboo Eagle 25-1 provided training and development opportunities for pilots and maintainers and also for Airmen, across multiple units, to test and refine their skills for high-end combat.

The 354th Fighter Wing exercised readiness at Bamboo Eagle 25-1, completing 78 training sorties out of 71 predicted. BE 25-1 incorporated scenarios for distributed command and control, agile logistics, and air-to-air refueling to exercise a combat representative environment.

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PUBLIC RELEASE: Wildlife officials have euthanized a grizzly bear after repeated incidents of the animal accessing unsecured human food and garbage, despite extensive efforts to deter it and protect both the bear and the public. Read the full release: eielson.af.mil/News/Display/A…

PUBLIC RELEASE: 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. Read the full release: eielson.af.mil/News/Display/A…

UPDATE: 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. Read the full release: eielson.af.mil/News/Display/A…

Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 Week one done ✅ 🇰🇷🇯🇵🇺🇸 U.S., Korean, and Japanese aircrews continue to strengthen combat readiness and allied teamwork through joint training in the Alaskan skies.

Republic of Korea Air Force pilots fly alongside U.S. and allied aircrews during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2, executing missions and refining tactics over the Alaskan range. This kind of joint training builds the trust, coordination, and combat readiness needed to operate as one team.

✈️ From thunderous takeoffs to high-stakes mid-air refueling, Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 showcases airpower in motion. This joint training exercise brings together allied forces to sharpen tactics, strengthen partnerships, and dominate the skies over Alaska.

We are excited to welcome Col. Johnston, our new 354th Fighter Wing commander, to the Iceman Team! Read more at: eielson.af.mil/News/Display/A… Valor in Combat 💪

Eielson F-35A Lightning II’s arrived in Guam for Resolute Force Pacific 25! REFORPAC is employing more than 400 Joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 members at more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. dvidshub.net/news/542646/35… #REFORPAC25 #DLE2025 #ReadyAF