April 7, 2022

Raptors launch from Ted Stevens during PF 22-4

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 3rd Wing take off from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport during Polar Force 22-4 in Anchorage, April 7. The F-22 performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, making it a vital tool to the 21st Century Air Force. The F-22's characteristics provide synergistic effects, increasing lethality against all advanced air threats.

April 5, 2022

F-22s take off from Ted Stevens during PF 22-4

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 3rd Wing takes off from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport during Polar Force 22-4 in Anchorage, Alaska, April 5, 2022. The F-22 increases lethality against all advanced air threats by minimizing enemy capabilities to track and engage with the jet due to its stealth, integrated avionics, and supercruise characteristics. The F-22’s characteristics provide synergistic effects, increasing lethality against all advanced air threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Colvin)

March 31, 2022

F-22s are recovered at Ted Stevens during PF 22-4

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 3rd Wing taxi after landing at Ted Stevens International Airport during Polar Force 22-4 in Anchorage, Alaska, March 31, 2022. The F-22 performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, making it a vital tool to the 21st Century Air Force. The F-22's characteristics provide synergistic effects,

March 31, 2022

F-22s launch for ACE-focused PF 22-4

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The 3rd Wing launched F-22 Raptors as part of Polar Force 22-4, an Agile Combat Employment-focused exercise, from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, March 30.

Aug. 11, 2021

Air Dominance for RED FLAG-Alaska 21-3

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Multiple aircraft from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and participating units will be flying as RED FLAG-Alaska begins Aug. 12 and runs through Aug. 27.

Sept. 17, 2020

Racing engines: 3rd Wing first to meet standards

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The 3rd Maintenance Squadron recently finished a Time Compliance Technical Order to replace all low-pressure turbine blades on all F-22 Raptors in the JBER fleet, and they are the first base to do so.

July 24, 2019

‘Crew Chief for a Day’ gives Airmen career broadening experience

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The U.S. Air Force has numerous careers and specialties geared toward ensuring its aircraft are fit for flight. Before those aircraft can even get off the ground, they need to undergo extensive checks, tests and servicing to make sure they are safe to fly. One group of Airmen charged with this responsibility is crew chiefs.