FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing is conducting a surge exercise at Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
F-15C Eagles soar in surge exercise at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Courtesy: Air National Guard 144th Fighter Wing)
The Air National Guard 144th Fighter Wing says F-15C Eagles will be taking off and landing up to five times daily through next week.
The exercise, which began Nov. 13, 2025, is designed to rapidly refuel and relaunch aircraft, assessing the base’s aircraft regeneration capabilities.
These exercises are routine and part of the periodic inspection and assessment cycle.