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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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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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Nellis Support Center

Airmen assigned to the Nellis Support Center prepare to unload cargo from a KC-135 Stratotanker that arrived from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, in support of Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 21, 2022. This iteration of Red Flag is focused on confidence under fire, integrated leadership and the warfighter culture.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Trevor Bell)
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Nellis Support Center

Airmen from the Nellis Support Center prepare to unload a KC-135 Stratotanker from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in support of Red Flag-Nellis 22-1, Jan. 21, 2022. This iteration of Red Flag is focused on confidence under fire, integrated leadership and the warfighter culture. (U.S. Air Fore photo by Airman Trevor Bell)
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Nellis Support Center

Airmen from the Nellis Support Center provide support to all incoming aircraft and personnel for Red Flag-Nellis 22-1, including these F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing out of Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina, parked on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 21, 2022. Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 provides realistic combat training that saves lives while increasing combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Trevor Bell)
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Nellis Support Center

Airman Basic James Ling, assigned to the Nellis Support Center prepares to unload a KC-135 Stratotanker for Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 using a Tunner 60K aircraft cargo loader at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 21, 2022. Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 provides realistic combat training that saves lives while increasing combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Trevor Bell)
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Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 kicks off with allied forces

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 20, 2022, for Red Flag 22-1. This iteration of Red Flag is focused on confidence under fire, integrated leadership and the warfighter culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 kicks off with allied forces

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minnesota, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 20, 2022, for Red Flag 22-1. 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 22-1 kicks off with allied forces

An E-7A Wedgetail assigned to RAAF Base, Williamtown, Australia, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 20, 2022, for Red Flag 22-1. The allied warfighters will gain a significant combat advantage by being exposed to realistic, representative, relevant and integrated tactical experiences at Red Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 kicks off with allied forces

A Typhoon FGR4 assigned to 1 (Fighter) Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth, United Kingdom, arrives at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 13, 2021. By training together, the U.S. and its allies ensure smooth integration and common understanding, should they be called upon to fight together in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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99 MDG Refueling Flight

Members of the 99th Medical Group were welcomed onboard two KC-135 Stratotankers by the 509th Weapons Squadron to witness aerial refueling over the Nevada Test and Training Range Dec. 3, 2021. (USAF Photo)
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99 MDG Refueling Flight

Members of the 99th Medical Group were welcomed onboard two KC-135 Stratotankers by the 509th Weapons Squadron to witness aerial refueling over the Nevada Test and Training Range Dec. 3, 2021. (USAF Photo)
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Red flag 21-3 uses Joint Training to Enhance Interoperability

A U.S. Marine Corps maintainer assigned to the All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, prepares to marshal out an aircraft during Red Flag 21-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 3, 2021. Red Flag prepares maintenance personnel, ground controllers and space and cyber operators to support missions within the same tactical environment as pilots and senior leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)
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Red flag 21-3 uses Joint Training to Enhance Interoperability

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet, assigned to the All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, taxis out during Red Flag 21-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 3, 2021. Red Flag exercises are conducted on the Nevada Test and Training Range, which houses more than 12,000 square miles of air space and 2.9 million acres of land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)
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F-35 pilots ‘punish’ blue air

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Mills, F-35 Lightning II pilot and 57th Operations Group commander, performs pre-flight checks before launching to participate in Red Flag 21-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 3, 2021. Red Flag 21-3 is the first Red Flag exercise where blue air participants will go head-to-head with F-35 Lightning II aggressor pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)
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F-35 pilots ‘punish’ blue air

An F-35 Lightning II based at Nellis Air Force Base takes off for Red Flag 21-3 from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 3, 2021. The F-35 is the most lethal, survivable and connected fighter aircraft in the world, giving pilots an advantage against any adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)
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F-35 pilots ‘punish’ blue air

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Dolan, F-35 Lightning II crew chief assigned to the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, launches out an F-35 for Red Flag 21-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 3, 2021. The addition of the F-35 will showcase what blue can do against low-observable type threats similar to what adversaries are developing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)
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F-35 pilots ‘punish’ blue air

An F-35 Lightning II based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, taxis for Red Flag 21-3 Aug. 3, 2021. Red Flag takes place over the Nevada Test and Training Range, which has the largest contiguous ground space available for military operations, and is home to the most advanced aerial test and training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)
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Red flag 21-3 uses Joint Training to Enhance Interoperability

A U.S. Navy maintainer assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 138 ‘RAMPAGE’ at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, prepares an EA-18G Growler during Red Flag 21-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 28, 2021. Red Flag 21-3 welcomed 2,200 U.S. participants from the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marines, Space Force, Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera)
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