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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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NATO AWACS provides ‘eyes in the sky’ during Red Flag 21-2 at Nellis

NATO E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) crew members walk to board the aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 11, 2021. NATO’s participation in Red Flag 21-2 is integral to the training mission which assists in readiness and allows the 414th Combat training Squadron to train, instruct and lead its Airmen, Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Zachary Rufus)
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NATO AWACS provides ‘eyes in the sky’ during Red Flag 21-2 at Nellis

NATO E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) crew members walk to board the aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 11, 2021. NATO’s participation in Red Flag 21-2 is integral to the training mission which assists in readiness and allows the 414th Combat training Squadron to train, instruct and lead its Airmen, Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Zachary Rufus)
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Nellis AFB is ‘centerpiece’ for Air Force modernization

Warfighters at Nellis Air Force Base are helping the United States Air Force build a more integrated and lethal force through Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) development at the Shadow Operations Center at Nellis (ShOC-N). ABMS is the Air Force’s network solution to enable rapid decision-making that powers Joint All-Domain Command and Control. Photo edited for security purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)
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Simon Sinek visits Nellis AFB

Lt. Col. Bryon McGarry, 57th Wing public affairs officer, greets Simon Sinek, author and inspirational speaker, as he arrives for a tour of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 8, 2021. Sinek met with leaders at Nellis to discuss diversity and inclusion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bailee A. Darbasie)
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U.S. Space Force Capt. Kaylee Taylor, chief of non-kinetic integration

U.S. Space Force Capt. Kaylee Taylor, chief of non-kinetic integration at the 414th Combat Training Squadron, poses for a photo at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 4, 2021. Taylor coordinates space and cyber integration for Nellis’ exercises. Red Flag 21-1 has seen the implementation of space electronic warfare capabilities and offensive cyber capabilities across adversary data networks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
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Maj Scott Hollister, 26th Space Aggressor Squadron (SAS) flight commander

Maj Scott Hollister, 26th Space Aggressor Squadron (SAS) flight commander, poses for a photo at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 2, 2021. The 26th SAS uses Global Positioning System and satellite communications techniques to provide the Air Force and joint coalition forces with an understanding of enemy threats and how to recognize, counter and defeat them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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26th Space Aggressor Squadron (SAS) flight commander

Maj. Jason Brasseau, 26th Space Aggressor Squadron (SAS) flight commander, poses for a photo at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 2, 2021. The 26th SAS mission is to replicate enemy threats to space-based and space-enabled systems during tests and training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to 57th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, begins its refueling run over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a Red Flag 21-1 exercise Feb. 1, 2021. The F-16 pilot communicated with the boom operator to ensure effective execution of the refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS) begins its refueling run over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a Red Flag 21-1 exercise Feb. 1, 2021. The 64th AGRS provided a realistic threat in a contested environment for U.S. and coalition forces to train against. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron flies over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a Red Flag 21-1 exercise Feb. 1, 2021. Red Flag exercises test the capabilities of pilots and teams while increasing efficiency and strengthening their teamwork. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS) begins its refueling run over the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) during a Red Flag 21-1 exercise Feb. 1, 2021. The NTTR, is comprised of more than 12,000 square miles of air space and 2.9 million acres of land where pilots execute missions during Red Flag. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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An F-22 Raptor fighter jet, assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, begins its refueling run over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a Red Flag 21-1 exercise Feb. 1, 2021. Red Flag trains pilots and aircrew together to build a more lethal, resilient and adaptable coalition force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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A B-1B Lancer assigned the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, MacDill AFB, Florida, over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a Red Flag 21-1 exercise Feb. 1, 2021. Red Flag began in 1975 as an aerial combat exercise but has evolved to include warfighting across air, space and cyberspace domains. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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A B-1B Lancer assigned the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, flies over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a Red Flag 21-1 exercise Feb. 1, 2021. Red Flag exercises are a vital part of readiness training, ensuring U.S. and coalition forces are prepared to meet the requirements of the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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An E-3A Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) assigned to the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, seen through the window of a KC-135 assigned to 91st Air Refueling Squadron, MacDill AFB, Florida, lands at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Feb. 1, 2021. Red Flag exercise teams are comprised of multiple aircraft from different squadrons that perform specialized battle tasks to effectively simulate real-word fighting scenarios. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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Capt. Titan Miller, KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 906th Air Refueling Squadron at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, prepares for take-off during a Red Flag 21-1 exercise at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Feb. 1, 2021. The KC-135 refueled the Red Forces known as the “Aggressors” during this exercise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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Capt. Titan Miller and 1st Lt. Darlene Hajewski, KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 906th Air Refueling Squadron at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, participate in an aerial refueling exercise over the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag 21-1 Feb. 1, 2021. The KC-135 demonstrated its efficiency by refueling multiple aircraft allowing them to complete their mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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1st Lt. Darlene Hajewski, KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 906th Air Refueling Squadron at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, converses with air crew during an aerial refueling exercise over the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag 21-1 Feb. 1, 2021. KC-135 pilots communicated with inbound aircraft and the boom operator in the rear of the aircraft during the sortie. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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Pattern is Full, Fights on

Thomas Rocha, 57th Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control specialist, holds a coin that was presented to him for winning the 2020 ATC Training Achievement for Air Combat Command at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb 1, 2021. Rocha spent numerous hours and dedication to help train and enhance the mission at Nellis AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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Pattern is Full, Fights on

Air Traffic controllers assigned to the 57th Operations Support Squadron monitor the runway during Red Flag 21-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb 1, 2021. After supporting multiple exercises and training for countless hours for proficiency and expertise, the 57th OSS ATC team was recently awarded the Air Combat Command 2020 D. Ray Hardin ATC Facility of the Year and Air traffic Controller Training Achievement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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