Overview
- The large‑force exercise, which began May 28, brings together more than 2,100 U.S. and allied service members at Eielson AFB and Joint Base Elmendorf‑Richardson to run complex combat scenarios.
- The California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing is serving as the lead wing for RF‑A 26‑2, demonstrating Total Force Integration between Guard and active‑duty units.
- Participants from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Royal Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force are practicing shared tactics, techniques and procedures to improve multinational cohesion.
- Operations have included joint airborne missions such as a C‑130J airdrop that delivered two door bundles and 50 paratroopers for the 11th Airborne Division, showing how the range supports combined airlift and special operations training.
- RF‑A is Pacific Air Forces’ premier large‑force employment exercise with about a 50‑year history, and organizers say the event strengthens Indo‑Pacific deterrence by improving readiness, force projection and allied interoperability.