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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.

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A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 132 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, takes-off during Red Flag 21-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 26, 2021. 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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U.S. Navy Airmen, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, prepare to launch an EA-18G Growler aircraft during Red Flag 21-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 25, 2021. VAQ-132 crew members are responsible for aircraft maintenance including servicing, inspections, launch and recovery and munitions loading. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Steven Savala, aviation ordnance-man assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 132 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, poses for a photo during Red Flag 21-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 25, 2021. Red Flag prepares maintenance personnel and aircrews for deployment as they support numerous combat sorties within flying windows in this training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Irene Cabradilla, aviation ordnanceman assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 135 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, kicks-out the wheel chocks of an EA-18G Growler during Red Flag 21-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 25, 2021. The Growler provides tactical jamming and electronic protection to U.S. military forces and allies around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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U.S. Navy Airman Chas White, plane captain assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 132 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, inspects an EA-18G Growler aircraft’s cockpit during Red Flag 21-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 25, 2021. Plane Captains perform daily checks on all aircraft and additional checks before and after each flight during Red Flag exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Cecilia Saili, aviation ordnanceman assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 132 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, performs preflight checks on an EA-18G Growler aircraft during Red Flag 21-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan 25, 2021. Red Flag provides real-time war scenarios to test the readiness capabilities of U.S. military services and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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RED FLAG 21-1 kicks off

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 22, 2021. The 509th Bomb Wing is the lead wing in Red Flag 21-1 which uses the Air Force’s premier military training area with more than 12,000 square miles of airspace. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Thomas Cox)
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Red Flag 21-1 kicks off

An Airman assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, walks across a B-2 Spirit at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 22, 2021. The B-2 is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. Several B-2s are participating in Red Flag 21-1 to demonstrate the capability of U.S. global strike assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
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'Super Bowl' of weapons loading competitions held at Nellis

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Matthew Fuller, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, guides munition onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a weapons load crew of the year competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 14, 2021. The teams were evaluated on their ability to successfully complete the load with no infractions in the fastest time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Zachary Rufus)
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'Super Bowl' of weapons loading competitions held at Nellis

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Michael Montano, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, competes in the weapons load crew of the year competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 14, 2021. Maintenance Group load crews were competing to see which crew could correctly load weapons onto their respective aircraft the quickest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Zachary Rufus)
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'Super Bowl' of weapons loading competitions held at Nellis

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 66th Weapons Squadron sits on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 14, 2021. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speed and altitude and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Fist Class Zachary Rufus)
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'Super Bowl' of weapons loading competitions held at Nellis

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dominique Hursey, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, guides munition onto an aircraft during a weapons load crew of the year competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 14, 2021. Load Crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 57th Maintenance Group the opportunity to display their weapons loading skills to their family, peers and superiors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Zachary Rufus)
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'Super Bowl' of weapons loading competitions held at Nellis

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kenneth Sherman, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, competes in the weapons load crew of the year competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 14, 2021. Load crew competitions further Airmen’s skills and readiness while boosting morale among the units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Zachary Rufus)
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Leah Esper, wife of SecDef, visits Nellis AFB

Leah Esper, wife of Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper (left), is greeted by Katie Dyer (right), wife of Col. Todd Dyer, 99th Air Base Wing commander, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 21, 2020. During her visit, Esper held an open-forum to discuss the resources available to Nellis Airmen and families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Zachary Rufus)
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Leah Esper, wife of SecDef, visits Nellis AFB

Katie Dyer, wife of Col. Todd Dyer, 99th Air Base Wing commander, converses with a fellow military spouse at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 21, 2020. Dyer spoke with other military spouses on the current childcare conditions at Nellis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)
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Leah Esper, wife of SecDef, visits Nellis AFB

Regina Mullins, Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) coordinator, receives feedback about the EFMP program from Myisha McShan, military spouse, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 21, 2020. The EFMP provides resources and referrals to more than 1,000 families who have a special need and are assigned to Nellis AFB, Creech AFB and the Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)
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SecAF visits Nellis, Airmen showcase innovation

Barbara M. Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, greets Brig. Gen. Michael Drowley, the 57th Wing commander, with an elbow bump after arriving at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 10, 2020. After her visit, Barrett commended Nellis Airmen and leader for understanding the importance of their mission, and praised the team for consistently driving innovation for the future and training the next generation of the fighting force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)
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SecAF visits Nellis, Airmen showcase innovation

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, examines new technology while receiving a Data Lab Brief during a visit to the Test and Evaluation Data Lab at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 10, 2020. Barrett received briefings about various resources Nellis has to offer and also received tours of the Test and Evaluation Data Lab, the Virtual Test and Training Center and the Shadow Operations Control Center-Nellis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miranda Loera)
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SecAF visits Nellis, Airmen showcase innovation

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, receives a briefing from Capt. Denise White, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center warfighter integration office, during a visit to the Shadow Operations Control Center-Nellis at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 10, 2020. Barrett’s visit also included a discussion on the Warfare Center’s advanced training mission, with a focus on RED FLAG 20-3, which is currently underway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miranda Loera)
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SecAF visits Nellis, Airmen showcase innovation

Maj. Gen. Charles Corcoran (far left), the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, introduces the Quick Reaction Instrumentation Package to Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, during a visit at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 10, 2020. Barrett’s conversations with Nellis leaders focused on the base’s role in agile software development, operational training and test infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miranda Loera)
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