U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing taxi F-35A Lightning IIs on the runway as part of Bamboo Eagle 25-1 at Lemoore Naval Air Staton, California, Feb 18, 2025. The wing participated in Bamboo Eagle to practice and refine the wing’s ability to employ fifth generation air power while following the Agile Combat Employment plan. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)
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.
An F-35A Lightning II aircraft crash occurred on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, at 12:49 p.m. Jan. 28, 2025.
The aircraft was preparing to land during a training flight when an in-flight emergency occurred. The pilot successfully ejected prior to the crash in accordance with emergency procedures. The pilot was transported to Bassett Army Hospital in Fairbanks for further evaluation and has been released. Emergency response personnel...
