It commands and controls the expansive Cope Thunder exercises, formerly conducted in the Philippines moved to ranges near Eielson AFB, and regularly hosts visiting wings as well as participates in the exercises.
It commands and controls fighter, airlift, AWACS squadrons in addition to the expansive Cope Thunder exercises, formerly conducted in the Philippines. The exercises were relocated to ranges near Eielson AFB, and regularly hosts visiting wings as well as participates in the exercises.