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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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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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Maj. Gen. Case Cunningham, United States Warfare Center commander, greets retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Llyod Newton, during a tour of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 27, 2022. Newton, among many accomplishments, was the first African American pilot in the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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17th Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. John Jumper, begins a flight line tour at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 27, 2022. Jumper recorded more than 5,000 flying hours, including 1,400 combat hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Air and Space Forces Association legends pose for a group photo in front of an F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron during a flight line tour on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 27, 2022. The AFA mission is to promote dominant U.S. Air and Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense as well as honoring and supporting Airmen, Guardians, and their Families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Retired Chief Master Sgt Harold Hutchinson, answers questions during an Air and Space Forces Association Legends panel at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 27, 2022. The AFA mission is to promote dominant U.S. Air and Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense as well as honoring and supporting Airmen, Guardians, and their Families. (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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Nellis trains total force with Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2

Airman 1st Class Grayson Galentine, Munitions Systems specialist assigned to the 57 Munitions Squadron, helps to lift munitions off the munitions assembly conveyor to be stored during Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2 hosted by the 57th Munitions Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 15, 2022. Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2 trains Airmen to be worldwide qualified in their career fields wherever and whenever needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Nellis trains total force with Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2

Munitions Systems Airmen assemble live munitions during Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2 hosted by the 57th Munitions Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 15, 2022. Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2 is a two-week, large-scale munitions assembly event to train Munitions Systems Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Nellis trains total force with Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2

Senior Airman Martin Mayo, munitions controller assigned to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, secures fuses on live munitions during Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2 hosted by the 57th Munitions Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 15, 2022. The goal for Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2 was to build over 900 bombs, which was exceeded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Munitions Systems Specialists from different bases load munitions onto the assembly conveyor for assembly during Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2 hosted by the 57th Munitions Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 15, 2022. Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2 provides munitions for other exercises like Red Flag and Green Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Senior Airman Ryan Villanueva, assigned to Barksdale AFB, secures the tail onto an inert bomb during Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2 hosted by the 57th Munitions Squadron hosted by the 57th Munitions Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 15, 2022. Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2 trains Airmen to be world-wide qualified in their careers wherever and whenever needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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65th Aggressor Squadron reactivates at Nellis with aggressor force of F-35s

Lt. Col. Brandon Nauta, 65th Aggressor Squadron commander, speaks at the activation ceremony of the 65 AGRS at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 9, 2022. The 65 AGRS mission is to know, teach and replicate fifth-generation air adversaries to enhance training for U.S. and allied warfighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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65th Aggressor Squadron reactivates at Nellis with aggressor force of F-35s

Lt. Col. Brandon Nauta, 65th Aggressor Squadron commander, assumes command of the 65 AGRS during an activation ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 9, 2022. The aggressor squadron acts as an opposing force in sorties by replicating enemy tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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65th Aggressor Squadron reactivates at Nellis with aggressor force of F-35s

Lt. Col. Brandon Nauta, 65th Aggressor Squadron commander, makes remarks during the activation ceremony for the 65 AGRS at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 9, 2022. The aggressor squadron’s mission is to prepare warfighters to win in air combat against any adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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65th Aggressor Squadron reactivates at Nellis with aggressor force of F-35s

Lt. Col. Brandon Nauta, 65th Aggressor Squadron commander, assumes command of the 65 AGRS during an activation ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 9, 2022. The aggressor squadron acts as an opposing force in sorties by replicating enemy tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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65th Aggressor Squadron reactivates at Nellis with aggressor force of F-35s

Col. Scott Mills, 57th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon of the newly-activated 65th Aggressor Squadron to Lt. Col. Brandon Nauta, 65 AGRS commander, during an activation ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 9, 2022. The aggressor squadron acts as an opposing force in sorties by replicating enemy tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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End of an Era: Nellis bids farewell to the soaring F-15C Eagle

An F-15C assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 15, 2022. The F-15Cs will no longer be assigned to Nellis AFB. The aircraft will be reassigned to the 53rd Wing at Eglin Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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F-15C mission sunsets at Nellis AFB

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 53rd Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, has its canopy opened prior to pre-flight checks for its final flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2022. The Eagle's air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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