A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. takes off during Red Flag 14-2 March 4, 2014, at Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag gives Airmen an opportunity to experience realistic combat scenarios which prepares them for potential future real world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
A U.S Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. takes off during Red Flag 14-2 March 4, 2014, at Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag provides realistic combat scenarios in a training environment that improve operational readiness. Improved readiness will ensure that crews are better prepared to successfully accomplish future real world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
A North Atlantic Treaty Organization E-3A Sentry AWACS from Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany takes off during Red Flag 14-2 March 4, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag has expanded to incorporate all spectrums of warfare to include command and control, real-time intelligence, analysis and exploitation and electronic warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. takes off during Red Flag 14-2 March 4, 2014, at Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag invites airframes and crews from different units in the Air Force, as well as forces from allied nations to participate in the combat scenarios. It is important for the different units and countries to practice with each other because they may work together in a real world operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah takes off during Red Flag 14-2 March 4, 2014, at Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag was developed to better prepare Airmen for combat missions. Since its establishment in 1975, Red Flag has expanded to include aircraft and crews from different branches of the U.S. and allied nation’s militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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