A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III performs evasive countermeasures by launching flares during a Mobility Air Force Exercise Nov. 16, 2011, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School holds MAFEX twice a year to test the ability of the C-17 and C-130 Hercules aircrews from Air Force bases around the world. This exercise was held at night to simulate real-world operations. Also during the exercise, the 820th RED HORSE Airborne Flight conducted airdrops over the NTTR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes/Released)
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III drops cargo during the Mobility Air Force Exercise Nov. 16, 2011, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School holds MAFEX twice a year to test the ability of C-17 and C-130 Hercules aircrews from Air Force bases around the world. Months of planning allow for Soldiers and Airmen to join in formation at specific times and locations, inserting ground forces anywhere in the world. Also during the exercise, the 820th RED HORSE Airborne Flight conducted airdrops over the NTTR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes/Released)
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III performs evasive countermeasures by launching flares during a Mobility Air Force Exercise Nov. 16, 2011, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School holds MAFEX twice a year to test the ability of C-17 and C-130 Hercules aircrews from Air Force bases around the world to join together in a formation at a specific time and location to insert ground forces anywhere in the world. Also during the exercise, the 820th RED HORSE Airborne Flight conducted airdrops over the NTTR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman/Released)
A three-ship formation of U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules prepares to take off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. to participate in the Mobility Air Force Exercise Nov. 16, 2011, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School holds MAFEX twice a year to test the ability of C-17 Globemaster and C-130 aircrews from Air Force bases around the world. Crews join together in formation at specific times and locations to insert ground forces and equipment anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo/Released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Barocka Pankins, aerial porter craftsman from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., removes cargo straps from a 60K Tunner Cargo Loader during Mobility Air Force Exercise Nov. 15, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. During the exercise, C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft assemble in aerial formations over the Nevada Test and Training Range to conduct air and ground operations as part of the bi-annual U.S. Air Force Weapons School MAFEX. Months of planning allow for Soldiers and Airmen to join in formation at specific times and locations, inserting ground forces anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen push cargo off of a 60K Tunner Cargo Loader into a C-17 Globemaster III during Mobility Air Force Exercise on Nov. 15, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. During the exercise, the C-17 and C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft assemble in aerial formations over the Nevada Test and Training Range to conduct air and ground operations in concert with U.S. Army Soldiers.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin/Released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Barocka Pankins, aerial porter craftsman from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., removes cargo straps from a 60K Tunner Cargo Loader during Mobility Air Force Exercise on Nov. 15, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. During the exercise, the C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft assemble in aerial formations over the Nevada Test and Training Range to conduct air and ground operations. Exercise participants planned the exercise for months and worked at night to simulate real-world ground support missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin/Released)
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules performs evasive countermeasures by launching flares during a Mobility Air Force Exercise Nov. 16, 2011, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School holds MAFEX twice a year to test the ability of C-17A Globemaster III and C-130 aircrews from Air Force bases around the world. Soldiers work with Airmen to join together in formations at specific times and locations to insert ground forces anywhere in the world. Also during the exercise, the 820th RED HORSE Airborne Flight conducted airdrops over the NTTR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen secure cargo on to a C-17 Globemaster III during Mobility Air Force Exercise on Nov. 15, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. During the exercise, C-17 and C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft assemble in aerial formations over the Nevada Test and Training Range, conducting air and ground operations. Airmen and Soldiers worked together under cover of night to simulate real-world ground support drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin/Released)
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