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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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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A Turkish F-16 assigned to the 132nd Squadron lands before the start of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 5, 2025. International partners from the United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Turkish Air Force provide mutually beneficial educational and operational opportunities while promoting long-term relationships and interoperability with international militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Staff Sg. Clarissa Escarsega, who works in supply for the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, and Senior Airman Austin Paisar, a weapons crew member by trade, prepare and F-35A Lightning II prior to a mission during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The squadron is continuing to train Airmen from different career fields to launch combat sorties. This iteration of Red Flag marks 50 years of high-end training, highlighting Red Flag’s enduring legacy of preparing its participants to be combat-ready and mission-effective in the face of evolving threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)
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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB), Idaho, taxis in after a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 27, 2025, at Nellis AFB, Nevada. The objective of exercises with speed and scale is to demonstrate the Department of the Air Force preparedness for complex, large-scale military operations, demonstrating the ability to operate in a contested, dynamic environment against high end threats on short notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina, taxis in after a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 27, 2025, at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Red Flag has seen over 30,000 aircraft and has provided training for more than 500,000 military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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An F-15C Eagle (left) assigned to the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana, parks next to two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB), Idaho, taxi in after a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 27, 2025, at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Red Flag was established in 1975 as the innovation of Lt. Col. Richard “Moody” Suter and one of the initiatives directed by General Robert J. Dixon, then commander of Tactical Air Command, to better ensure are forces are mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina, lands after a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 27, 2025, at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Red Flag-Nellis is an opportunity to enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond as a joint force to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB), Idaho, recover an F-15E Strike Eagle after a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 27, 2025, at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Red Flag-Nellis is a combat training exercise shared with a variety of attack, fighter and bomber aircraft between Air Force, Joint, and Coalition pilots, aircrew and operators, reinforcing the agile combat employment concepts of posture, movement and maneuver, protection, and sustainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB), Idaho, taxi in after a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 27, 2025, at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Red Flag provides participants the opportunity to plan and employ together in the air domain, supported by space and cyber, in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB), Idaho, salutes the aircrew of an F-15E Strike Eagle after a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 27, 2025, at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Training in a combat-representative environment helps our Airmen and Joint Force develop the right operational concepts, capabilities, and plans to bolster deterrence and maintain our competitive advantage against any potential adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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Red Flag-Nellis 25-1

A U.S. F-35A Lightning II assigned to 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis after landing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 23, 2025, in preparation for Red Flag-Nellis 25-1. Red Flag was designed to expose each blue force pilot to their first 10 combat missions, allowing them to be more confident, effective, and combat-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Red Flag-Nellis 25-1

A U.S. Marine F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, Marine Corps Base Air Station Yuma, Arizona, lands after a mission prior to the start of Red Flag-Nellis 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 23, 2025. These exercises build partnerships and interoperability among our allies and across domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Red Flag-Nellis 25-1

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 135, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, arrives to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 22, 2025, in preparation for Red Flag-Nellis 25-1. Red Flag was designed to expose each blue force pilot to their first 10 combat missions, allowing them to be more confident, effective, and combat-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, left, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Kolesnik, right, senior enlisted leader assigned to NTTR, present the Volunteer of the Quarter award to Capt. Yoon Kim, a project manager assigned to NTTR during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication and technical expertise among personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), presents the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) to Capt. Jesse Nguyen, acquisition manager assigned to NTTR during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The MSM is presented to members of the United States (U.S.) Armed Force who distinguish themselves with outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), presents the Air Force Exemplary Civilian Service award to Emily Chesebrough, a range operations specialist assigned to NTTR, during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The Air Force Exemplary Civilian Service award is the civilian equivalent of the Air Force Commendation Medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, left, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Kolesnik, right, senior enlisted leader assigned to NTTR, present the Airman of the Quarter to Airman 1st Class Alexandria Salinas, an executive administrator assigned to NTTR during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication and technical expertise among personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, left, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Kolesnik, right, senior enlisted leader assigned to NTTR, present the Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter award to Staff Sgt. Heather Callahan, NCO in charge of client systems operations assigned to NTTR, during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication and technical expertise among personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, left, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Kolesnik, right, senior enlisted leader assigned to NTTR, present the Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter award as 1st Lt. Rayne Jones, a battlespace engineer assigned to the 31st Combat Training Squadron, accepts on behalf of Master Sgt. Brittnay Mosley, during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication and technical expertise among personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, left, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), presents the Field Grade Officer of the Quarter award to Lt. Col. James Carfagno, Director of Operations assigned to the 31st Combat Training Squadron, during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication and technical expertise among personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, left, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Kolesnik, right, senior enlisted leader assigned to NTTR, present the Civilian Category I of the Quarter award to Kevin Seals, a unit program coordinator assigned to NTTR during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication and technical expertise among personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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