Packing Readiness for Red Flag-Alaska 26-3

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Graff, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function journeyman, prepares to secure cargo in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Graff, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function journeyman, prepares to secure cargo in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2026. Airmen inspected cargo to ensure personnel and equipment met readiness requirements, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to deploy safely and efficiently for RF-A 26-3, where joint and multinational forces will train to strengthen interoperability and combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Graff, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function journeyman, prepares to secure cargo in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Graff, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function journeyman, prepares to secure cargo in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2026. Airmen inspected cargo to ensure personnel and equipment met readiness requirements, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to deploy safely and efficiently for RF-A 26-3, where joint and multinational forces will train to strengthen interoperability and combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Shank, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function supervisor, left, and Tech. Sgt. Sean Porterfield, 35th Maintenance Squadron inspections noncommissioned officer in charge, inspect cargo in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Shank, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function supervisor, left, and Tech. Sgt. Sean Porterfield, 35th Maintenance Squadron inspections noncommissioned officer in charge, inspect cargo in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2026. Airmen inspected cargo to ensure personnel and equipment met readiness requirements, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to deploy safely and efficiently for RF-A 26-3, where joint and multinational forces will train to strengthen interoperability and combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destiny Ross, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron inbound cargo technician, right, and Airman 1st Class Alexavier Villanueva, 35th LRS outbound cargo technician, prepare cargo for inspection in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destiny Ross, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron inbound cargo technician, right, and Airman 1st Class Alexavier Villanueva, 35th LRS outbound cargo technician, prepare cargo for inspection in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2026. Cargo inspections reinforced the 35th Fighter Wing’s deployment readiness for RF-A 26-3, where joint and multinational forces will train together to refine tactics and strengthen combat capability at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destiny Ross, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron inbound cargo technician, guides a forklift carrying cargo in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Destiny Ross, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron inbound cargo technician, guides a forklift carrying cargo in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2026. The inspections ensured personnel and equipment were ready for strategic airlift, allowing the 35th Fighter Wing to participate in RF-A 26-3 alongside joint and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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Cargo waits to be inspected in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3.

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Cargo waits to be inspected in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2026. Cargo inspections helped preserve the 35th Fighter Wing's ability to rapidly project combat capability for RF-A 26-3, a large-force exercise designed to develop interoperability and readiness through realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Porterfield, 35th Maintenance Squadron inspections noncommissioned officer in charge, secures cargo in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Porterfield, 35th Maintenance Squadron inspections noncommissioned officer in charge, secures cargo in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2026. The inspections ensured personnel and equipment were ready for strategic airlift, allowing the 35th Fighter Wing to participate in RF-A 26-3 alongside joint and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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Airmen inspected cargo to ensure personnel and equipment met readiness requirements, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to deploy safely and efficiently for RF-A 26-3, where joint and multinational forces will train to strengthen interoperability and combat capability.