RNZAF & 11th ABN DIV conduct JFE airborne operations during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2

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Royal New Zealand Air Force Sgt. Adam Wilson, a No. 40 Squadron air load master, looks out the open troop door of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flying in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during a RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2, June 3, 2026. The formation flight brought together U.S., United Kingdom, Canadian and New Zealand forces to improve integration and strengthen multinational partnerships.

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Royal New Zealand Air Force Sgt. Adam Wilson, a No. 40 Squadron air load master, looks out a fuselage window on a RNZAF C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flying in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2, June 3, 2026. The formation showcased the ability of coalition forces to rapidly integrate airpower capabilities in support of joint operations.

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The 11th Airborne Division unit patch with arctic and airborne tabs are worn by a U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th ABN DIV during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 3, 2026. RED FLAG-Alaska enhances combat readiness by bringing together joint, coalition and multinational forces in realistic training scenarios that strengthen interoperability and mission effectiveness.

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division discuss jump details aboard a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 over Alaska, June 3, 2026. No. 40 Squadron provided tactical airlift support to the 11th ABN DIV, enabling airborne operations in a realistic combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Theodore Gowdy)

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division prepares to board a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 3, 2026. No. 40 Squadron provided tactical airlift support to the 11th ABN DIV, enabling airborne operations in a realistic combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Theodore Gowdy)

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A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Super Hercules sits parked on the flight line during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 3, 2026. RED FLAG-Alaska enhances combat readiness by bringing together joint, coalition and multinational forces in realistic training scenarios that strengthen interoperability and mission effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Theodore Gowdy)

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A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Super Hercules displaying the Kiwi roundel sits parked on the flight line during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 3, 2026. The exercise brought together U.S., United Kingdom, Canadian and New Zealand forces to improve integration and strengthen multinational partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Theodore Gowdy)

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Royal New Zealand Air Force Sgt. Max Sands-Schrooder, a No. 40 Squadron air load master, relays information over the internal communications system of RNZAF C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flying within the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2, June 3, 2026. No. 40 Squadron provided tactical airlift support to the 11th Airborne Division, enabling airborne operations in a realistic combat environment. RED FLAG-Alaska enhances combat readiness by bringing together joint, coalition and multinational forces in realistic training scenarios that strengthen interoperability and mission effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Theodore Gowdy)

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U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Hall, 11th Airborne Division G-5 plans officer, observes paratroopers preparing to jump from a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flying within the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2, June 3, 2026. The exercise brought together allied and partner forces in a realistic combat training scenario designed to strengthen interoperability, enhance readiness and improve the ability of participating nations to operate as an integrated force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Theodore Gowdy)

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A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft rests on the flight line during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 3, 2026. The exercise has a long history of including allies and partners, enabling all involved to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Theodore Gowdy)

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Service members from the 11th Airborne Division and Royal New Zealand Air Force conduct JFE airborne ops during RF-A 26-2. The exercise brough together allied and partner forces in a realistic combat training scenario designed to strengthen interoperability, enhance readiness and improve the ability of participating nations to operate as an integrated force.

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