PHOTOS | Eielson AFB team exercises combat readiness, demonstrates arctic ability

354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The 354th Fighter Wing and the Air National Guard’s 168th Wing aircraft line up in formation on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The elephant walk was a demonstration of the wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keith Holcomb)

354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing taxis on the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. A total of 32 aircraft were generated showcasing the wings’ ability to integrate and seamlessly carry out the mission in harsh arctic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jerilyn Quitanilla)

354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Eighteen U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing and two KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 168th Wing form an elephant walk on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The 354th FW and 168th WG worked together to demonstrate Eielson’s ability to launch a large number of aircraft at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Aircraft assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing and 168th Wing park information on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Over 30 aircraft were quickly generated and prepared to launch in an effort demonstrating the readiness capabilities of the 354th Fighter Wing and the 168th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keith Holcomb)

354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 354th Maintenance Group inspects a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon intake for ice build-up prior to launch for an elephant walk on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. More than 30 aircraft were quickly generated and prepared to launch in an effort demonstrating the readiness capabilities of the 354th Fighter Wing and the 168th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing flies over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. More than two dozen fifth and fourth generation fighter aircraft and two KC-135 Stratotankers participated in the elephant walk demonstrating the 354th Fighter Wing and 168th Wing’s ability to rapidly mobilize aircraft in the harsh arctic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaylee Dubois)

354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing flies over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Thirty-five F-35As, F-16 Fighting Falcons and KC-135 Stratotankers conducted an “Elephant Walk” formation showcasing the air assets located in interior Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaylee Dubois)

354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Wing taxis on the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The 354th Fighter Wing and 168th Wing conducted an elephant walk, a large show-of-force, displaying the wings’ ability to mobilize its air assets quickly and efficiently amid a global pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaylee Dubois)

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PHOTOS | Eielson AFB team exercises combat readiness, demonstrates arctic ability

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