Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska -- JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - RED FLAG-Alaska, a series of
Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. forces, begins today and will run until June 23, 2023.
The exercise provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment.
Much of the aircraft will be based at, and fly from, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. As a result, people who live and work on or near these installations may notice increased air traffic. Primary flight operations will occur over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex.
Approximately 2,000 service members are expected to fly, maintain, and support more than 70 aircraft from 32 units during the exercise. RED FLAG-Alaska 23-2 (RF-A 23-2) will provide unique opportunities to integrate U.S. forces with units from the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force and the Republic of Korea Air Force, enabling the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability with our joint forces and allies.
RED FLAG-Alaska exercises provide unique opportunities to integrate various forces in a realistic threat environment and date back to 1975, when it was first held at Clark Air Base, Philippines, under the name Exercise Cope Thunder.
Media desiring to cover RED FLAG at JBER should contact the JBER/673ABW Public Affairs office by sending an email to jber.pa.mediaops@us.af.mil or call (907) 551-8995 for coordination. Please provide the names of the media outlet and reporter, as well as a phone number.