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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 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Eurofighter Typhoon takes off while a second RSAF Eurofighter Typhoon taxis on the runway for a mission in support of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 17, 2025. Red Flag offered RSAF Typhoon pilots opportunities to train in a simulated combat environment, including complex air-to-air and air-to-ground scenarios, under day and night conditions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron conducts aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 99th Air Refueling Squadron during a Red Flag Tanker Task Force mission in support of Red Flag 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 14, 2025. Red Flag exercises 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 Kyle Wilson)
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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, taxis out for a Red Flag-Nellis night mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 13, 2025. Red Flag strengthens integration among joint force partners to maximize strategic capabilities, readiness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

Two B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota, take off for a Red Flag 25-2 night mission at Nellis AFB, Nevada, March 12, 2025. Red Flag was established in 1975 to better prepare our forces for combat by exposing each participant to ten simulated combat missions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 1st Lt. Jimmy Cummings)
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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

Three U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 132, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, take off for a night mission during Red Flag 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 12, 2025. Red Flag strengthens integration among joint force partners to maximize strategic capabilities, readiness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jimmy Cummings)
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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A United Arab Emirates Air Force F-16E Desert Falcon takes off in support of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2, from Nellis Air Force Base Nevada, March 11, 2025. International partners from the United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Turkish Air Force provide strategic educational and operational opportunities while promoting long-term relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, taxis out for a night mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 10, 2025. Red Flag provides unique training with an emphasis on Airmen and Guardians’ readiness for high-end warfighting and strategic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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A U.S. EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 132, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, lands prior to the start of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 6, 2025. Red Flag provides unique training with an emphasis on Airmen and Guardians’ readiness for high-end warfighting and strategic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota, arrives to Nellis AFB for Red Flag-Nellis 25-2, March 6, 2025. Red Flag provides unique training with an emphasis on Airmen and Guardians’ readiness for high-end warfighting and strategic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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A United Arab Emirates Air Force F-16E Desert Falcon lands prior to the start of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 6, 2025. International partners from the United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Turkish Air Force provide mutually beneficial educational and operational opportunities while promoting long-term relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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A Turkish F-16 assigned to the 132nd Squadron lands before the start of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 5, 2025. International partners from the United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Turkish Air Force provide mutually beneficial educational and operational opportunities while promoting long-term relationships and interoperability with international militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A Turkish F-16 assigned to the 132nd Squadron lands before the start of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 5, 2025. International partners from the United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Turkish Air Force provide mutually beneficial educational and operational opportunities while promoting long-term relationships and interoperability with international militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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850th RHS supports Construction Career Day

Inert explosives for the demolition team sit on an 850th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron (RHS) booth during Construction Career Day at the College of Southern Nevada North Las Vegas Campus in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb. 28, 2025. The 850th RHS participated in this event to introduce students to alternate educational and career opportunities and to increase recruitment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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850th RHS supports Construction Career Day

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 850th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron (RHS) interact with local students during Construction Career Day at the College of Southern Nevada North Las Vegas Campus in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb. 28, 2025. The 850th RHS participated in this event to introduce students to alternate educational and career opportunities and to increase recruitment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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850th RHS supports Construction Career Day

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Mangia Pane, left, a power production journeyman, and Staff Sgt. Giovanni Medina, a power production craftsman, both assigned to the 850th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron (RHS), interact with local students during Construction Career Day at the College of Southern Nevada North Las Vegas Campus in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb. 28, 2025. Events like this play a role in increasing recruitment efforts by offering hands-on exposure to the various skills and career opportunities within the 850th RHS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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850th RHS supports Construction Career Day

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Louise Quinsay, right, the engineering design section chief assigned to the 850th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron (RHS), and Senior Airman Samuel Williams, second from right, a structures journeyman assigned to the 850th RHS, explain the use of a Trimble receiver to local students during Construction Career Day at the College of Southern Nevada North Las Vegas Campus in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb. 28, 2025. This event provided a platform for both young individuals and experienced professionals to learn about the vital role the 850th RHS plays in construction, engineering, and operations in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Staff Sg. Clarissa Escarsega, who works in supply for the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, and Senior Airman Austin Paisar, a weapons crew member by trade, prepare and F-35A Lightning II prior to a mission during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The squadron is continuing to train Airmen from different career fields to launch combat sorties. This iteration of Red Flag marks 50 years of high-end training, highlighting Red Flag’s enduring legacy of preparing its participants to be combat-ready and mission-effective in the face of evolving threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)
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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB), Idaho, taxis in after a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 27, 2025, at Nellis AFB, Nevada. The objective of exercises with speed and scale is to demonstrate the Department of the Air Force preparedness for complex, large-scale military operations, demonstrating the ability to operate in a contested, dynamic environment against high end threats on short notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina, taxis in after a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 27, 2025, at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Red Flag has seen over 30,000 aircraft and has provided training for more than 500,000 military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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An F-15C Eagle (left) assigned to the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana, parks next to two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB), Idaho, taxi in after a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 27, 2025, at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Red Flag was established in 1975 as the innovation of Lt. Col. Richard “Moody” Suter and one of the initiatives directed by General Robert J. Dixon, then commander of Tactical Air Command, to better ensure are forces are mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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