Dec. 21, 2020 – Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, released footage of more than 30 military aircraft in formation for an “elephant walk. (Video Screenshot)
The U.S. Air Force is testing its rapid air combat build-up capabilities by assembling more than 30 military aircraft in formation for an “elephant walk” at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Dec. 18 to demonstrate discipline, professionalism and operational expertise.
The U.S. Air Force EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE,Alaska) released on the 21st, the 354th Combat Wing and the 168th Air National Guard Wing conducted a combat readiness exercise on the 18th, employing more than 30 military aircraft of all types, including 18 F-35A Lightning II, 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons, and 2 KC-135 refueling aircraft, in a formation to conduct an elephant walk.
The Elephant Walk not only tests our rapid response capabilities, but also shows the behind-the-scenes work of the flight crews at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, and demonstrates our strength in the Arctic region,” said Dave Skalicky, 354th Combat Team commander.
Kalitsky reminded the airmen at the pre-training briefing that we are still on mission despite the epidemic, extreme weather conditions and despite the fact that this is one of the shortest days of the year in terms of sunlight. He also quickly assembled at least 18 F-35A Lightning IIs, 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons and two KC-135 refueling aircraft on the flight line, ready to take off.
David Berkland, commander of the 354th Fighter Wing, concluded his statement by saying, “Every pilot in the wing contributed to today’s operation and proved that our team is capable of supporting, defending or projecting 5th generation air combat power for advanced training. Stay tuned as we continue to improve our capabilities and I am extremely proud of the discipline, professionalism and operational expertise the team demonstrated today.
In addition, the U.S. Air Force nicknamed “Fighting Falcons” (Fighting Falcons) of the 355th Fighter Squadron, 18 also in Alaska Eielson base re-establishment, the future will become the Eielson base to operate the second F-35A combat unit, responsible for maintaining security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
The 355th Fighter Squadron’s new squadron leader, Lieutenant Colonel Chipman, said the squadron’s main task will be to suppress enemy air defense and offensive air-to-air combat, and its formation will allow the Pacific Air Force (PACAF) to double the F-35A combat power, but also for the U.S. military projection of the Indo-Pacific, adding more options and possibilities.
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