'Passing Gas' to F-16's during Red Flag above the Alaska Range

Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are the home of RED FLAG-Alaska. Each exercise is a joint/coalition, tactical air combat employment exercise which corresponds to the operational capability of participating units. In other words, exercises often involve several units whose military mission may differ significantly from those of other participating units. RED FLAG-Alaska planners take these factors into consideration when designing exercises so participants get the maximum training possible without being unfairly disadvantaged during simulated combat scenarios.