NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.— Firefighters from the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted multiple training exercises July 18 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, to maintain their mission readiness during Red Flag 17-3.
With Red Flag 17-3 in full effect, 99th CES firefighters are in the middle of their busiest time of year. More than 2,500 people gather at Nellis from all around the world to participate in the Air Force’s three-week air-to-air combat training exercise.
For an already extremely busy fire department, with four stations across Nellis, Red Flag helps the firefighters train and put their life-saving skills to the test.