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Red Flag 15-3 wraps up

U.S. Navy aircrew members assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 138, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., inspect an EA-18G Growler during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 28, 2015. All four branches of the U.S. military and air forces from allied nations participate in Red Flag exercises held three to four times each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
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Red Flag 15-3 wraps up

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Scott Flaminio, a plane captain assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 138, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., directs an EA-18G Growler during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 28, 2015. Red Flag provides realistic combat training in a contested, degraded and operationally-limited environment, which provides aircrews with real-time war scenarios and helps ground crews test and improve their operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
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Red Flag 15-3 wraps up

U.S. Navy aircrew members assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 138, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., await clearance to taxi during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 28, 2015. Red Flag is one of a series of advanced training programs administered at Nellis AFB and on the Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
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Red Flag 15-3 wraps up

U.S. Navy maintainers assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 138, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., perform pre-flight checks on an EA-18G Growler during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 28, 2015. Red Flag is hosted north of Las Vegas on the Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

U.S. Navy aircrew members assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 138, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., await clearance to taxi their aircraft during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 28. Red Flag is one of a series of advanced training programs administered at Nellis AFB and on the Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

Senior Airman Kevin Raver, a fuels apprentice assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Okla., fills out paperwork after refueling an EA-18G Growler during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 28. During Red Flag, the 99th LRS fuels management flight receives augmented troops from the reserve, Air National Guard and active duty component from different bases around the world.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., lands during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis AFB, Nev., July 21, 2015. A typical Red Flag exercise involves a variety of aircraft including, but not limited to, fighters, bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, airlift support, aerial refueling, electronic warfare and search and rescue aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., lands during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis AFB, Nev., July 21, 2015. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds, at altitudes up to 50,000 feet, and can carry up to 70,000 pounds of weapons including nuclear or guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 389th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, takes off during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis AFB, Nev., July 21, 2015. Aircraft and personnel deploy to Nellis for Red Flag under the Air Expeditionary Force concept and make up the exercise's "Blue" forces. By working together, these Blue forces are able to utilize the diverse capabilities of their aircraft to execute specific missions, such as air interdiction, combat search and rescue, close air support, dynamic targeting and defensive counter air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, takes off during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis AFB, Nev., July 21, 2015. Red Flag provides a series of realistic air-to-air combat exercises which prepare warfighters for future real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., taxis down the runway during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis AFB, Nev., July 21, 2015. The KC-135’s role in Red Flag is to refuel other aircraft in mid-air thus extending their flight time in the mission area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., takes off during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis AFB, Nev., July 21, 2015. The exercise takes place over the 12,000-square-nautical mile Nevada Test and Training Range which provides a realistic arena for operational testing and training aircrews to improve combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

An F-22 Raptor pilot from the 325th Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., maneuvers his aircraft into position to refuel off the tail of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 344th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during a Red Flag 15-3 training sortie over the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 24, 2015. The aircraft pictured was training on the side of Blue Force in the scenario, working against air, space, and cyber threats presented by members of the 57th Adversary Tactics Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., maneuvers into position to refuel off the tail of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 344th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during a Red Flag 15-3 training sortie over the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 24, 2015. Aerial refueling extends an aircraft’s mission longevity, allowing strike packages to reach great distances in pursuing targets and enabling them to stay in the fight when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., holds his aircraft steady during aerial refueling off the tail of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 344th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during a Red Flag 15-3 training sortie over the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 24, 2015. The Red Flag exercise was established in 1975 as one of the initiatives directed by Gen. Robert J. Dixon, then commander of Tactical Air Command, to better prepare our forces for combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., holds his aircraft steady during aerial refueling off the tail of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 344th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during a Red Flag 15-3 training sortie over the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 24, 2015. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies that maximizes the combat readiness and survivability of participants by providing a realistic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

An F-22 Raptor from the 325th Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., banks and departs after refueling off the tail of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 344th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during a Red Flag 15-3 training sortie over the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 24, 2015. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Red Flag exercise, during which units from around the U.S. and allied militaries integrate capabilities fighting through complex air, space, and cyber warfare training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

An F-22 Raptor from the 325th Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., makes an approach to refuel off the tail of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 344th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during a Red Flag 15-3 training sortie over the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 24, 2015. The NTTR is the largest contiguous air and ground space available for peace time military operations in the free world, offering 5,000 square miles of air space and more than 1,200 targets and threat simulators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 325th Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., makes an approach to refuel off the tail of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 344th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during a Red Flag 15-3 training sortie over the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 24, 2015. The F-22 is an air dominance, multi-role fighter aircraft suited for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-3 rolls on to week 3

Capt. Taylor Ellington, a pilot assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., operates a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Red Flag 15-3 training mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 24, 2015. Despite being known as a refueling aircraft, the KC-135 can carry up to 83,000 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Carter)
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