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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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Thunderbirds perform in last show of the year

Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron fly in an aerial performance during the Aviation Nation air show on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 11, 2016. The Thunderbirds’ performance at Aviation Nation marked their final show of the 2016 season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Staff Sgt. Johnathan Fulbright, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, loads munitions onto an F-15 Eagle during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. The competition provides weapons loaders throughout the 57th Maintenance Group the opportunity to display their warfighting skills to their peers and superiors.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Tech. Sgt. Daryl Speaks, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons expeditor, checks the panels of an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. The load crew competition is a quarterly event held at Nellis AFB to highlight the exceptional Airmen of the 57th Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

An Airman checks munitions during the third quarter load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 07, 2016. Crews are inspected on their dress and appearance, orderliness of their tool boxes, the weapons load, and a written test to determine the 57th Maintenance Group’s best weapons load crew of the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Senior Airman Jake Taeschler, 57th Maintenance Group, evaluates the loading of an F-15 Eagle during the quarterly weapons load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 07, 2016. In addition to recognizing superior performers, load crew competitions also help keep weapons loaders’ skills sharp and ready for real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Aircraft that will be used during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition sit on the flightline before the competition begins at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. Load crews were chosen for their outstanding duty performance and exceptional loading ability during the friendly competition between F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35 and A-10 crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

An Airman assigned to the Raptor Aircraft Maintenance Unit checks a loaded munition on an F-22 Raptor during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. The quarterly competition highlights Airmen for their loading skill and duty performance.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Airmen from the Raptor Aircraft Maintenance Unit look over their checklist to load an F-22 Raptor during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. Raptor AMU is responsible for the maintenance of the F-22s on Nellis AFB.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

An Airman from the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secures a weapons cart during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. During the competition, load crew members are evaluated on a written test, dress and appearance inspection, composite tool kit inspection, and the weapons load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Airmen from the 57th Maintenance Group, Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit, load an F-35A Lightning II during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. Lightning AMU is responsible for the aircraft maintenance of the F-35A Lightning II at Nellis AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Here Comes the Boom:57th Wing Load Competition

An F-16 Fighting Falcon sits in the hangar after the 57th Wings Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 8, 2016. The load crew competition is a quarterly event held at Nellis AFB to highlight the exceptional airmen of the 57th Air Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum)
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Here Comes The Boom: 57th Wing Load Competition

An Airman unhooks the wings of a missile during the 57th Wing Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 8, 2016. Crews are inspected on their dress and appearance, orderliness of their tool boxes, the weapons load, and a written test to determine the 57th Maintenance Group’s best weapons load crew of the quarter or year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Byrnes)
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Here Comes the Boom: 57th Wing Load Competition

Senior Airman Fong Thao, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Raptor AMU weapons load crew member, unhooks munitions during the 57th Wing Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 8, 2016. In addition to recognizing superior performers, load crew competitions also help keep weapons loaders’ skills sharp and ready for real world situations.
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Here Comes the Boom: 57th Wing Load Competition

An Airman participates in the 57th Wing Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 8, 2016. The competitions give weapons loaders throughout the 57th Maintenance Group the opportunity to display their war-fighting skills to their peers and superiors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nathan Byrnes)
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Here Comes the Boom:57th Wing Load Competition

Aircraft that will be used during the 57th Wings Load Crew of the Quarter Competition sit on the flightline before the competition begins at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 8, 2016. The load crews were chosen for their outstanding duty performance and exceptional loading ability for the first quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum)
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Here Comes the Boom: 57th Wing Load Competition

The load crew from Strike AMU loads an armament during the 57th Wings Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 8, 2016. Strike AMU is responsible for the aircraft maintenance of the F-15 Strike Eagle at Nellis AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum)
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Here Comes the Boom: 57th Wing Load Competition

Member of a load crew checks the wires attached to an armament during the 57th Wings Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 8, 2016. The quarterly competition highlights airmen for their loading skill and duty performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum)
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Here Comes the Boom: 57th Wing Load Competition

Airman 1st Class Micah Templin, load crew member from Viper AMU, fastens an armament during the the 57th Wings Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 8, 2016. Viper AMU is responsible for the aircraft maintenance of the F-16C and F-16D. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum)
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Brig. Gen. Leavitt assumes command of 57th WG

Airmen from the 57th group salute as the national anthem is played at the 57th Change of Command at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 16, 2016. The 57th WG oversees the dynamic and challenging flying operations at Nellis Air Force Base and conducts advanced aircrew, cyber, cyber-space, logistics, command and control training through the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, Red Flag and Green Flag exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum)
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Brig. Gen. Leavitt assumes command of 57th WG

Brig. Gen. Christopher Short receives his final salute from the 57th Wing during the change of command ceremony at the Strike Aircraft Maintenance at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 16, 2016. Short was the commander of the 57th WG since March of 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum)
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