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RSAF clinches 3 awards in air combat exercise in Alaska with more than 2,000 personnel from several countries
The awards reflect RSAF's high operational proficiency and maintenance standards.
June 14, 2026, 05:42 PM
Photos via RSAF
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) concluded its participation in Exercise Red Flag – Alaska, the multilateral large-scale air combat exercise.
Hosted by the United States Air Force (USAF), it was held at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, United States, from May 28 to Jun. 12.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15SGs at Exercise Red Flag - Alaska, hosted by the United States Air Force (USAF). Photo from RSAF.
An RSAF F-16 aircraft taking off from Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. Photo from RSAF.
RSAF and USAF ground crew conducting refuelling operations. Photo from RSAF.
Large-scale exercise
The RSAF deployed 10 F-16 and eight F-15SG fighter aircraft with over 250 personnel from its Peace Carvin II and Peace Carvin V detachments.
More than 60 foreign aircraft and over 2,100 personnel from the USAF and participating forces from countries including Belgium, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, also took part.
The participants engaged in a series of realistic and challenging air-to-air and air-to-ground training missions in a simulated combat environment to hone their operational competencies and sharpen combat readiness.
Clinched three awards
The RSAF clinched three awards – the "Top Mission Commander", "Top Fighter Generation Squadron" and "Top Sorties Generated" awards.
Captain (CPT) Kenneth Ong, Top Mission Commander Award Winner [F-16 Pilot, Peace Carvin II]. Photo from RSAF.
The RSAF's Peace Carvin V clinched the “Top Fighter Generation Squadron” award, recognising the professionalism and high standards of the ground crew in generating and sustaining combat-ready aircraft. Photo from RSAF.
Military Expert 4 (ME4) Choong Yi Heng, Representative for the ‘Top Fighter Generation Squadron’ award [Air Force Engineer, Peace Carvin V]. Photo from RSAF.
The RSAF's Peace Carvin II clinched the "Top Sorties Generated" award, reflecting the combined excellence between the aircrew and ground crew in delivering sustained operational performance. Photo from RSAF.
Lieutenant Colonel Zhang Jianwei, the RSAF’s Peace Carvin II Detachment Commander, said: “Exercise Red Flag – Alaska features a diverse range of demanding and complex mission scenarios."
"The awards received by our personnel are a testament to the professionalism and dedication of our airmen and women, as well as the high training standards that the RSAF upholds," he added
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Zhang Jianwei [Detachment Commander, Peace Carvin II]. Photo from RSAF
The USAF’s Deployed Forces Commander for the exercise, Colonel Christopher Austin added: “The RSAF truly stands out in their capabilities and their professionalism to execute tactical air operations. Exercise Red Flag – Alaska is an exceptional operation, and you see how impressive the capabilities are of the RSAF.”
Participation in this exercise underscores the long-standing and mutually beneficial defence ties between Singapore and the United States, RSAF said.
It also enhances professionalism and cooperation amongst the participating forces, and provides the RSAF an opportunity to benchmark itself with other leading air forces, RSAF added.
