Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, recently participated in RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6 to 17. View the photo gallery to learn more about this Pacific Air Forces field training exercise.
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- Senior Airman Dale Hart, 8th Maintenance Squadron munitions systems crew chief, loads F-16 Fighting Falcon training munitions onto a trailer during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Oct. 15, 2014. RF-A provides training for deployed maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of large-force deployed air operations and is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)
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- 1st Lt. Jared Tew, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot, taxis to the runway during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1 at Eielson Air Base, Oct. 16, 2014. This field training exercise is focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)
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- Maj. Garrett Dover, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, shakes hands with Senior Airman Justin Alvarez, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, after a preflight check during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Oct. 10, 2014. This field training exercise is focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)
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- A South Korean KF-16 Fighting Falcon from Seosan Air Base, Republic of Korea, and an F-16 from Kunsan Air Base, ROK, taxi together during a Red Flag exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2014. This exercise marks the first time the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-16s have participated in RED FLAG-Alaska. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)
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- A South Korean KF-16 Fighting Falcon from Seosan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off during a Red Flag exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2014. This exercise marks the first time the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-16s have participated in RED FLAG-Alaska. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)
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- An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Oct. 10, 2014. This field training exercise is focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)
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- An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, taxis during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Oct. 14, 2014. This field training exercise is focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)
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- 1st Lt. Jared Tew, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot, puts on his helmet before taxiing during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1 at Eielson Air Base, Oct. 16, 2014. This field training exercise is focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)
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- Republic of Korea Air Force pilots prepare to taxi their KF-16 Fighting Falcons to the runway during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Oct. 17, 2014. This field training exercise marks the first time ROK Air Force’s KF-16s have flown off of the Korean peninsula and is also their first time participating in RF-A. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)
No better place in the world to fly, it has vast ranges and beautiful flying weather. I miss the jets taking off and heading out on their missions. I spent a lot of time working on the charts, maps, and helping pilots meet their goals. I’m glad this base is still working to help this country stay free. Eielson will always be a home away from home for me. Six and half years and hole lot of good times there raising my son and serving our country. It is a great place to live and work.
I still remember Thanksgiving while in Alaska and a young airman that I invited to my house to have it with my family. He was far away from home and we had a great Thanksgiving together! Service is honorable and we were always a big family in the Air Force!