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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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U.S. Air Force dedicated crew chiefs assigned to the Thunderbirds, marshal an F-16 returning back from a Hometown Hero flight on April 4, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Hometown Hero is a program founded by the Thunderbirds to give back to the notable individuals within the local community and give selected candidates a special opportunity to fly with them in the backseat of one of their F-16s.
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U.S. Air Force dedicated crew chiefs assigned to the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds, hold jet step ladders while waiting for an F-16 returning back from a Hometown Hero flight to come to a complete stop on April 4, 2025, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Hometown Hero is a program founded by the Thunderbirds to give back to the notable individuals within the local community and give selected candidates a special opportunity to fly with them in the backseat of one of their F-16s.
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, right, an operations officer assigned to the Thunderbirds, presents Hometown Hero participant, Michael Patterson, with a memorabilia on April 4, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Patterson has dedicated over three decades to educating youth and making a profound impact on their lives. One of his significant contributions to the educational community included creating a board game club, which not only provided students with fun and enriching extracurricular activities, but also generated and awarded over $10,000 in grants to support innovative teaching initiatives in schools across the district.
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From left to right, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chase Messner, #8 assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the Thunderbirds, finalizes a preflight check for the Hometown Hero flight with Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, an operations officer and pilot assigned to the Thunderbirds, and Michael Patterson, a Hometown Hero candidate, on April 4, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Hometown Hero is a program founded by the Thunderbirds to give back to the notable individuals within the local community and give selected candidates a special opportunity to fly with them in the backseat of one of their F-16s.
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, left, an operations officer assigned to the Thunderbirds, and Michael Patterson, a Hometown Hero participant, taxi on the runway on April 4, 2025, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The Hometown Hero program recognizes individuals who make significant contributions to their communities.
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Guests at Aviation Nation 2025 explore inside an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter while the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform an aerial display during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. The static display offers visitors a closer look at the next generation of combat rescue helicopters, showcasing its advanced capabilities in personnel recovery and combat search and rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada, April 4, 2025. Through Aviation Nation, Nellis AFB connects with the next generation of aviators by engaging the public with aerial performances that highlight air superiority and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Attendees watch as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. Through airshows, the Air Force connects with the next generation of aviators by engaging the public with aerial performances that highlight air superiority and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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U.S. Air ForceThunderbirds perform maintenance checks during the Aviation Nation 2025 airshow at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. Through airshows, the Air Force connects with the next generation of aviators by engaging the public with aerial performances that highlight air superiority and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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The Undaunted team perform an aerial display with a two ship formation with a Van’s RV-7 and a Van’s RV-8 aircraft during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. Featuring both military and civilian aircraft, Aviation Nation strengthens ties with the local community by offering a glimpse into the Air Force’s mission, teamwork and dedication to excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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A train for children rides on the flightline during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. Through airshows, the Air Force connects with the next generation of aviators by engaging the public with aerial performances that highlight air superiority and readiness. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. Through these demonstrations, Aviation Nation serves as an opportunity to engage with the local community while showcasing the Air Force’s capabilities and strategic importance or air power in a variety of missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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U.S. Air Force inert munitions are on display during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. The display offers visitors a closer look at the technology and firepower behind the Air Force’s lethal capabilities, fostering an understanding of the mission and role in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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The Undaunted team perform an aerial display with a two ship formation with a Van’s RV-7 and a Van’s RV-8 aircraft during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. Through these demonstrations, the partnership between the Air Force and civilian aviation, showcase shared skills and a commitment to engaging with the community through aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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A churro and pretzel vendor tends to their stand during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. Alongside aerial displays, Aviation Nation featured a variety of activities, exhibits and vendors, offering guests an opportunity to enjoy food, explore aircraft static displays and engage in interactive experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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An explosion is simulated behind a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft during the Commemorative Air Force Southern California (CAF SoCal) Wing Aviation Nation 2025 performance at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. Through its flight demonstrations and museum exhibits, CAF SoCal underscores the vital contributions of past and present air forces, reinforcing the significance of air power in securing and protecting our nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Aviation Nation Red Flag history tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Winterbottom, left, 414th Combat Training Squadron (CTS) commander, poses with 414th CTS Red Flag maintenance Airmen in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 3, 2025. Each member of the maintenance division provided insight on the needs of visiting units for Red Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)
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Aviation Nation Red Flag history tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Winterbottom, 414th Combat Training Squadron commander, talks about the history of Bouley Hall and its significance to Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 3, 2025. Winterbottom provided information about the 29 countries that have joined the U.S. in this exercise and the training opportunities Red Flag provides its participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)
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Aviation Nation Red Flag history tour

Nellis Air Force Base’s (AFB) Collier Trophy sits inside the heritage room of the 414th Combat Training Squadron’s Red Flag building at Nellis AFB, Nevada, April 3, 2025. The Collier Trophy was established in 1911 and is awarded annually for “the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency and safety of air or space vehicles.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)
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Aviation Nation Red Flag history tour

U.S. Airmen and personnel assigned to the 507th Air Defense Aggressor Squadron (507 ADAS) pose for a photo in front of an SA-8 Surface to Air Missile System at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 3, 2025. The mission of the 507 ADAS is to provide the training environment for the Aggressor Squadrons and participants of Red Flag-Nellis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)
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