Red Flag-Alaska 26-1 kicks off

A U.S. Navy service member conducts pre-flight inspections on the flight line during Red Flag-Alaska 26-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 20, 2026. Dynamic flying operations during RF-A- 26-1 helps identify the training, equipment, and capabilities the Joint Force requires to operate in the Arctic and other challenging environments, ensuring homeland defense against a variety of threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mikaley Kline)