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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 Nellis 23-2 underway

An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina, lands to prepare for Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis AFB, 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

A B-1 Lancer assigned to 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, lands to prepare for Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 8, 2023. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Red Flag Nellis 23-2 underway

Four F-35I ADIR AS-1s assigned to the 140 Squadron, Nevatim Air Base Israel, escort a B707 Refueler in preparation 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 Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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Red Flag Nellis 23-2 underway

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron,VMFA-232, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar California, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 7, 2023 to prepare for Red Flag-Nellis 23-2. 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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Red Flag Nellis 23-2 underway

An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), lands in preparation of Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, March 8, 2023. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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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 in preparation of 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 Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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RAF Voyager fuels the fight at Red Flag 23-1

A Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4, receives air-to-air refueling from a Voyager during a Red Flag-Nellis 23-1 mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Jan. 26, 2023. The Voyager enables aircraft like the Typhoon to participate in long-range missions by providing fuel when other refueling options are not available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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RAF Voyager fuels the fight at Red Flag 23-1

Royal Air Force captain and co-captain from the 10/101 Squadrons, fly a Voyager in participation of Red Flag-Nellis 23-1 over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Jan. 26, 2023. Red Flag provides a realistic training environment for aircrews, allowing them to practice and improve their skills in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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RAF Voyager fuels the fight at Red Flag 23-1

A Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4, flies during a Red Flag-Nellis (RF-N) 23-1 mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Jan. 26, 2023. RF-N increases interoperability between partner nations and across the joint force as service members train together against high-end realistic scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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RAF Voyager fuels the fight at Red Flag 23-1

Royal Air Force mission systems operator, monitors and directs the air-to-air refueling of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B in participation of Red Flag-Nellis 23-1 over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Jan. 26, 2023. Red Flag provides a realistic training environment for aircrews, allowing them to practice and improve their skills in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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RAF Voyager fuels the fight at Red Flag 23-1

U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-211, await refueling from a Royal Air Force Voyager in participation of Red Flag-Nellis 23-1 (RF-N) over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Jan. 26, 2023. RF-N gives U.S. and allied forces an opportunity to increase cooperation, collaboration and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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RAF Voyager fuels the fight at Red Flag 23-1

Three U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-211 await refueling from a Royal Air Force Voyager in participation of Red Flag-Nellis 23-1 over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Jan. 26, 2023. The Voyager is primarily used as a tanker for aerial refueling, allowing other aircraft to extend their range and stay in the air for longer periods of time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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RAF Voyager fuels the fight at Red Flag 23-1

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-211, receives air-to-air refueling from a Royal Air Force Voyager in participation of Red Flag-Nellis (RF-N) 23-1 over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Jan. 26, 2023. The participation of the Voyager in RF-N 23-1 highlights its importance in supporting the United States and other allied nations in future military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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RAF Voyager fuels the fight at Red Flag 23-1

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-211, flies during a Red Flag-Nellis (RF-N) 23-1 mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Jan. 26, 2023. Participants conducting training missions during RF-N 23-1 are able to test and perfect Agile Combat Employment operating concept for how the U.S. combat forces will fight in a modern, contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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Red Flag-Nellis 23-1 kicks off

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-211, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, takes off prior to the start of Red Flag 23-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan 19, 2023. Red Flag is the U.S. Air Force’s premier air-to-air combat training exercise, which provides aircrews the experiences of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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Red Flag-Nellis 23-1 kicks off

A Voyager KC assigned to the 10 and 101 Squadrons based at Royal Air Force Brize Norton, United Kingdom, lands prior to the start of Red Flag 23-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan 19, 2023. 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 Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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Red Flag-Nellis 23-1 kicks off

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 135 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, takes-off prior to the start of Red Flag 23-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan 19, 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 Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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An F-16C Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron, taxis prior to a Red Flag-Nellis 21-3 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug 4, 2021. Aggressor pilots are highly skilled in U.S. and adversary tactics. They provide realism to U.S. and allied forces during training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Retired Col. John “JB” Stone, the tactician behind Operation BOLO, and his son, retired Col. Jon Stone, watch preflight checks during Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 29, 2022. John Stone was the tactician behind Operation BOLO, a mission during the Vietnam War that destroyed half of the North Vietnamese MiG-21 fighter force in 1996. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Retired Col. John “JB” Stone, the tactician behind Operation BOLO, and his son, retired Col. Jon Stone, pose in front of an F-22A Raptor assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, during Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 29, 2022. John Stone was here in order to present the Capt. John Stone award for ‘Outstanding Mission Commander’ for the first time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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