[Former Proud Canadian]

However, the Russian bombers were shadowed by Canadian F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets during the patrols.

Is Canada still covering Alaskan air space?

[ASOC]

NAh, we had a small problem with the entire F15 fleet being grounded, so like a good neighbor Canada ‘loaned us a few CF/A 18s to cover the patch while we got the F15 thing sorted out.

Everything is good now.

Oh, and we have F-22s on duty now as well.

Elmendorf AFB = “Top Cover for America”