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Nellis Air Force Base

The 414th Combat Training Squadron conducts Red Flag exercises to provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. There are three iterations of Red Flag annually, one U.S. only, one open to FVEY (Five Eyes) participants and one that welcomes an expanded roster of international allies and partners. The training occurs at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada on the Nevada Test and Training Range, the U.S. Air Force’s premier military training area with more than 12,000 square miles of airspace and 2.9 million acres of land.

Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 Wrap-Up

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Video by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy

March 24, 2023 | 0:59

Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission video at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 24, 2023. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy) More

Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 Wrap-Up

Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 Wrap-Up

Wraith takes to the skies

Wraith takes to the skies

Red Flag 23-2 take-offs

Red Flag 23-2 take-offs

Red Flag 23-2 taxi and take-offs

Red Flag 23-2 taxi and take-offs

Red Flag 23-1 Wrap-up Video

Red Flag 23-1 Wrap-up Video

Red Flag-Nellis 23-1 Night Takeoffs

Red Flag-Nellis 23-1 Night Takeoffs

Aircrafts Takeoff At Nellis Air Force Base During Red Flag 23-1

Aircrafts Takeoff At Nellis Air Force Base During Red Flag 23-1

Red Flag 23-1 Week 1 Wrap-up

Red Flag 23-1 Week 1 Wrap-up

Red Flag Take offs

Red Flag Take offs

RAF Voyager fuels the fight at Red Flag 23-1

RAF Voyager fuels the fight at Red Flag 23-1

Red Flag 23-1 Take offs

Red Flag 23-1 Take offs

RAF and RAAF Flightline Operations RF 23-1

RAF and RAAF Flightline Operations RF 23-1

Red Flag 23-1 Takeoffs

Red Flag 23-1 Takeoffs

RAF Arrives at Nellis AFB for Red Flag 23-1

RAF Arrives at Nellis AFB for Red Flag 23-1

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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

An Israeli Air Force member marshals an F-35I Adir to its spot after a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

An Israeli Air Force member marshals an F-35I Adir to its spot after a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

An Israeli Air Force pilot climbs into an F-35I Adir prior to a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON, and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists from Nellis and Edwards Air Force Base prepare to execute a static line exercise during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March. 16, 2023. The 414th Training Squadron conducts Red Flag exercises to provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)

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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Purcell, a 414th Combat Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, prepares to execute a static line jump during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counter-air, offensive counter-air suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counter-air interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)

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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists from Nellis and Edwards Air Force Base execute a static line jump during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. The 414th Training Squadron conducts Red Flag exercises to provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)

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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tom Madigan, an aircraft commander assigned to the 102nd Rescue Squadron, New York Air National Guard, pilots an HC-130J Combat King II during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counterair, offensive counterair suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counterair interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)

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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Williams a loadmaster assigned to the 102nd Rescue Squadron, New York Air National Guard, watches as two HH-60G Pave Hawks engage in refueling operations during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. The 102nd RQS is one of 21 units from across the coalition core function forces participating in Red Flag 23-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)

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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

Two HH-60G Pave Hawks engage in midair refueling operations during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Red Flag-Nellis provides realistic combat training that saves lives while increasing combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)

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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Williams, a Loadmaster assigned to the 102nd Rescue Squadron, New York Air National Guard, watches as an HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 101st Rescue Squadron, New York Air National Guard conducts air-to-air refueling during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. The 101st RQS and 102nd RQS are two of 21 units from across the coalition core function forces participating in Red Flag 23-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)

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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

Two HH-60G Pave Hawks from the 101st Recuse Squadron, New York Air National Guard engage in air-to-air refueling operations during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Red Flag-Nellis provides realistic combat training that saves lives while increasing combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)

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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Williams, a loadmaster assigned to the 102nd Rescue Squadron, New York Air National Guard, 102nd Rescue Squadron, inspects the back of an HC-130J Combat King II after an exercise during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counterair, offensive counterair suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counterair interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)

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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

Israeli Air Force members wait for F-35I Adirs to launch for a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

An Israeli Air Force member prepares an F-35I Adir for takeoff prior to a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

An Israeli Air Force member marshals an F-35I Adir prior to a a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

An Israeli Air Force pilot walks to an F-35I Adir prior to a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 15, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON, and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

An Israeli Air Force member marshals an F-35I Adir after a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 15, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

An Israeli Air Force pilot prepares an F-35I Adir for takeoff prior to a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 15, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON, and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

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Red Flag Nellis 23-2 underway

An F-35I F-35I ADIR AS-1 assigned to 140 Squadron, Nevatim Air Base Israel lands to prepare for Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 8, 2023. Red Flag allows U.S. and coalition forces to train together in high-end, realistic scenarios increasing interoperability of the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Red Flag Nellis 23-2 underway

An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), lands to prepare for Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, March 8, 2023. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counterair, offensive counterair suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counterair-air interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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When is Red Flag?
Red Flag-Nellis traditionally happens three times a year.

Red Flag 22-2 is March 4-18, 2022.

We will announce future exercise dates a few days before they are set to begin.
Who's flying?
The aircraft that participate in Red Flag-Nellis vary with each iteration.

Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 will welcome around 14 units and approximately 1,750 participants from the USAF, Marine Corps, Navy and Air National Guard, Royal Saudi Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force.

The 366^th Fighter Wing from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, will take the lead wing position as more than 55 aircraft, such as the B-1B, E-3, E-8, EA-18G, F-15SA, F-15E, F-16C/D, HC-130, KC-135, HH-60 and MQ-9 participate in complex mission scenarios against aggressor forces.
Where can I watch?
Only authorized personnel are allowed to access Nellis Air Force Base, and the flight line is restricted for official use only. If you're a member of the public, there are a variety of places off base near the end of the flight line where you will be able to view take offs and landings. Please do not block traffic and be respectful of private homes and businesses.
Media Access
All media queries and requests for interviews must be coordinated through the 57th Wing Public Affairs office. You may email or call Public Affairs at 702-652-5957.
Noise Disturbance
Nellis Air Force Base is one of the largest fighter bases in the world. From 100 feet above the ground to twice the speed of sound, Nellis conducts advanced combat training, performs operational test and evaluation, and develops tactics to provide realistic training for servicemembers. We understand, at times, communities in Southern Nevada may be impacted by this training. We strive to be good neighbors to the surrounding community, if you wish to provide information about an aircraft noise disturbance please click here.