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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 23-1 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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Participants from Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 sit with retired Col. John “JB” Stone, for the final remarks and the Red Flag culmination ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 29, 2022. Stone is the namesake to the Capt. John Stone award for ‘Outstanding Mission Commander’ that is awarded to an exceptional blue-force pilot for their contribution to the exercise. (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, autographs a journal from one of the Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 participants during the culmination ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 29, 2022. 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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Capt. Paul Young, a pilot assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson, accepts the Capt. John Stone award for ‘Outstanding Mission Commander’ by its namesake, retired Col. John “JB” Stone, during the Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 culmination ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 28, 2022. The Capt. John Stone award is the mark of influential and quintessential planning that will lead the Air Force into surpassing its near-peer challengers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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An F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, piloted by Col. Cameron Dadgar, Nevada Test and Training Range commander, participates in a training mission over the NTTR during Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 over the NTTR, Nevada, July 14, 2022. 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 Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon piloted by Captain Tim “REEF” Joubert, instructor pilot assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron, flies over the Nevada Test and Training Range after participating in a Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, July 12, 2022. The Nevada Test and Training Range is the U.S. Air Force’s premier military training area with more that 12,000 square miles of air space and 2.9 million acres of land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)
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1st Fighter Wing F-22 Raptor

An F-22 Raptor assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia arrives for Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 6, 2022. Red Flag provides realistic combat training that saves lives while increasing combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Swedish Air Force air boss

Maj. Daniel Jannerstad, Swedish Air Force air boss, stands in a heritage room during Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 15, 2022. The Swedish Air Force participation promotes interoperability between friendly forces and the exchange of information for both future Red Flag exercises and the Swedish Arctic Challenge Exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Red Flag 22-2 showcases integration of Air Power

A Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 425th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, arrives for Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 3, 2022. 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 22-2 showcases integration of Air Power

An F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 389th Fighter Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, arrives for Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 3, 2022. Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 provides realistic combat training that saves lives while increasing combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Red Flag 22-2 showcases integration of Air Power

A Royal Saudi Air Force F-15SA, assigned to the Royal Saudi Air Force Weapons School, lands in preparation of Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 1, 2022. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counter-air, offensive counter-air suppression of enemy air defenses, and offensive counter air-to-air interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Australian, American integration promotes interoperability, communication during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1

Both Australian and U.S. forces wait for a tour of the Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 3, 2022. 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 Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Australian, American integration promotes interoperability, communication during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1

The Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail is parked on the flight line during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 3, 2022. This iteration of Red Flag is focused on confidence under fire, integrated leadership and the warfighter culture. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Australian, American integration promotes interoperability, communication during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1

Both Australian and U.S. forces tour the Australian E-7A Wedgetail during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 3, 2022. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counter air, offensive counter air suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counter air-air interdiction (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Australian, American integration promotes interoperability, communication during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1

A Royal Australian Air Force Airman points out features of an Australian E-7A Wedgetail to a U.S. Air Force Airman during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 3, 2022. 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 Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Australian, American integration promotes interoperability, communication during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1

A U.S. Air Force Airman asks about the different features of an Australian E-7A Wedgetail to a Royal Australian Air Force Airman during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 3, 2022. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counter air, offensive counter air suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counter air-air interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Australian, American integration promotes interoperability, communication during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1

Royal Australian Air Force CPL Corey Seydler, an Avionics Technician, stands in front of the Australian E-7A Wedgetail during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 3, 2022. This iteration of Red Flag is focused on confidence under fire, integrated leadership and the warfighter culture. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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