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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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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tom Madigan, an aircraft commander assigned to the 102nd Rescue Squadron, New York Air National Guard, pilots an HC-130J Combat King II during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counterair, offensive counterair suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counterair interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)
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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Williams a loadmaster assigned to the 102nd Rescue Squadron, New York Air National Guard, watches as two HH-60G Pave Hawks engage in refueling operations during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. The 102nd RQS is one of 21 units from across the coalition core function forces participating in Red Flag 23-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)
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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

Two HH-60G Pave Hawks engage in midair refueling operations during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Red Flag-Nellis provides realistic combat training that saves lives while increasing combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)
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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Williams, a Loadmaster assigned to the 102nd Rescue Squadron, New York Air National Guard, watches as an HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 101st Rescue Squadron, New York Air National Guard conducts air-to-air refueling during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. The 101st RQS and 102nd RQS are two of 21 units from across the coalition core function forces participating in Red Flag 23-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)
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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

Two HH-60G Pave Hawks from the 101st Recuse Squadron, New York Air National Guard engage in air-to-air refueling operations during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Red Flag-Nellis provides realistic combat training that saves lives while increasing combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)
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Combat, Search and Rescue Operations

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Williams, a loadmaster assigned to the 102nd Rescue Squadron, New York Air National Guard, 102nd Rescue Squadron, inspects the back of an HC-130J Combat King II after an exercise during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counterair, offensive counterair suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counterair interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan McCoy)
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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

Israeli Air Force members wait for F-35I Adirs to launch for a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)
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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

An Israeli Air Force member prepares an F-35I Adir for takeoff prior to a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)
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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

An Israeli Air Force member marshals an F-35I Adir prior to a a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)
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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

An Israeli Air Force pilot walks to an F-35I Adir prior to a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 15, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON, and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)
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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

An Israeli Air Force member marshals an F-35I Adir after a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 15, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)
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Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

An Israeli Air Force pilot prepares an F-35I Adir for takeoff prior to a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 15, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON, and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)
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Red Flag Nellis 23-2 underway

An F-35I F-35I ADIR AS-1 assigned to 140 Squadron, Nevatim Air Base Israel lands to prepare for Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 8, 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 William R. Lewis)
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Red Flag Nellis 23-2 underway

An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), lands to prepare for Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, March 8, 2023. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counterair, offensive counterair suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counterair-air interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Red Flag Nellis 23-2 underway

An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina, lands to prepare for Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, March 8, 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 William R. Lewis)
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Red Flag Nellis 23-2 underway

A B-1 Lancer assigned to 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, lands to prepare for Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 8, 2023. 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 23-2 underway

Four F-35I ADIR AS-1s assigned to the 140 Squadron, Nevatim Air Base Israel, escort a B707 Refueler in preparation for Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 8, 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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Red Flag Nellis 23-2 underway

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron,VMFA-232, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar California, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 7, 2023 to prepare for Red Flag-Nellis 23-2. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counterair, offensive counterair suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counterair-air interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Red Flag Nellis 23-2 underway

An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), lands in preparation of Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, March 8, 2023. 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 Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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Red Flag Nellis 23-2 underway

An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), lands in preparation of Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, March 8, 2023. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counterair, offensive counterair suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counterair-air interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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