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Shaw crew chiefs keep ‘Tigers’ flying during Red Flag 15-1

Maintainers assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., perform a foreign object debris walk prior to a Red Flag 15-1 training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 10, 2015. FOD is a hazard for aircraft and other precision equipment, because objects sucked into the air intake of jet engines can cause serious damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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Shaw crew chiefs keep ‘Tigers’ flying during Red Flag 15-1

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hoffhines, a crew chief assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., checks the undercarriage of an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to a Red Flag 15-1 training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 10, 2015. Crew chiefs are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance of aircraft, including diagnosing malfunctions and replacing components, and conducting various inspections to ensure the aircraft is functioning properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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Shaw crew chiefs keep ‘Tigers’ flying during Red Flag 15-1

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hoffhines, a crew chief assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., cleans the canopy of F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to a Red Flag 15-1 training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 10, 2015. Red Flag is a realistic combat exercise involving U.S. and allied air forces conducting training operations on the 15,000 square mile Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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Shaw crew chiefs keep ‘Tigers’ flying during Red Flag 15-1

Crew chiefs assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., work on an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to a Red Flag 15-1 training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 10, 2015. Red Flag provides a series of intense air-to-air scenarios for aircrew and ground personnel to increase their combat readiness and effectiveness for future real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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Shaw crew chiefs keep ‘Tigers’ flying during Red Flag 15-1

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hoffhines, a crew chief assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., checks under an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to a Red Flag 15-1 training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 10, 2015. Crew chiefs are responsible for and dedicated to a single aircraft, and have their name stenciled on the aircraft along with the pilot’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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Sun sets on Red Flag 14-3

The sun sets behind a row of F-16 Fighting Falcons during Red Flag 14-3, July 16, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag provides a series of intense air-to-air combat scenarios for aircrew and ground personnel, which will in turn increase their combat readiness and effectiveness for future real-world missions. In addition to daytime operations, Red Flag conducts training exercises during hours of darkness to train for low visibility environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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Singapore air force 428th FS participates in first Nellis Red Flag

Republic of Singapore air force’s 428th Fighter Squadron’s flagship F-15SG aircraft assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, takes off for a Red Flag 14-3 training mission, July 18, 2014 at Nellis AFB, Nev. The 428th FS aircrews and support members are participating in their first Red Flag at Nellis AFB. The 428th FS "Buccaneers" is the U.S. flagged flying squadron of the Peace Carvin V program, a long-term partnership with the Republic of Singapore. The squadron is dedicated to the training of Singaporean aircrew in the F-15SG, the country's newest fighter platform. The combined efforts of this program help ensure a strong U.S. relationship with Singapore, a critical partner in the region, while helping Singapore project airpower into the next generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)
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Singapore air force 428th FS participates in first Nellis Red Flag

Republic of Singapore air force pilot and weapons officer assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing, 428th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, perform preflight checks on an F-15SG aircraft prior to a Red Flag 14-3 training mission, July 18, 2014 at Nellis AFB, Nev. The RSAF’s participation in Red Flag builds international air force cooperation, interoperability, and mutual support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)
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Singapore air force 428th FS participates in first Nellis Red Flag

Republic of Singapore air force flightline production supervisor assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing, 428th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, oversees the launch of the F-15SG aircraft during Red Flag 14-3, July 18, 2014 at Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag provides an opportunity for the 428th FS aircrew and maintainers to enhance their tactical operational skills alongside military aircraft from coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)
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Singapore air force 428th FS participates in first Nellis Red Flag

Republic of Singapore air force pilot assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing, 428th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, reviews F-15SG aircraft maintenance forms as part of a pre-flight inspection prior to a Red Flag 14-3 training mission, July 18, 2014 at Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag is a realistic combat exercise involving U.S. and allied air forces conducting training operations on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)
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Singapore air force 425th FS participates Red Flag

Republic of Singapore air force pilots assigned to the 425th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., prepare to enter an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft prior to a Red Flag 14-3 training mission, July 18, 2014 at Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag is an opportunity for U.S. and allied air forces to practice air-to-air combat scenarios to increase their overall combat readiness and efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)
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Singapore air force 428th FS participates in first Nellis Red Flag

Republic of Singapore air force crew chief assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing, 428th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, prepares to marshal an F-15SG aircraft during Red Flag 14-3, July 18, 2014 at Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag provides maintenance support members from various airframes, military services and allied countries an opportunity to integrate and practice combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)
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Singapore air force 428th FS participates in first Nellis Red Flag

Republic of Singapore air force aircrew and crew chiefs assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing, 428th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, prepare to launch three F-15SG aircraft during Red Flag 14-3, July 18, 2014 at Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag is an opportunity for U.S. and allied air forces to train together during realistic combat scenarios on the Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)
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Singapore air force 428th FS participates in first Nellis Red Flag

Republic of Singapore air force aircrew members assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing, 428th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, perform pre-flight checks prior to a Red Flag 14-3 training mission, July 18, 2014, at Nellis AFB, Nev. The 428th FS is RSAF overseas-based fighter training detachment; the experiences gained during Red Flag are intended to improve the chance of success for aircrews in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)
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Singapore air force 428th FS participates in first Nellis Red Flag

Republic of Singapore air force crew chief assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing, 428th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, waits for the arrival of an F-15SG aircraft prior to the start Red Flag 14-3, July 11, 2014 at Nellis AFB, Nev. Throughout the Red Flag exercise, aircraft from more than 16 U.S. Air Force squadrons and the French and Singapore air forces are scheduled to train over the skies of the Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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AOC integral to Red Flag 14-3 operations

Members of the Air and Space Operations Center work during Red Flag 14-3 operations July 22, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Armed with personnel from a wide variety of backgrounds to include flying, C2, intelligence, space and communications, AOC members at Nellis each have a specific task to fulfill in separate functional divisions ranging from combat operations to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. They are charged with providing operational-level C2 during large-force exercises such as Red Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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Raptors and Falcons fuel up in desert skies

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., moves into position for mid-air refueling over the Nevada Test and Training Range with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, Fairchild AFB, Wash., during Red Flag 14-3, July 17, 2014. Red Flag provides realistic combat training in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. These stressors provide 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 Thomas Spangler)
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Raptors and Falcons fuel up in desert skies

Senior Airman Michael Weidman, a boom operator assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., maneuvers the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker into place to refuel aircraft participating in Red Flag 14-3, July 17, 2014, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. In addition to providing fuel for aircraft in mid-air, the KC-135 can carry up to 83,000 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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Raptors and Falcons fuel up in desert skies

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., moves his aircraft into position for in-flight refueling mission during Red Flag 14-3, July 17, 2014, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. A typical Red Flag exercise involves a variety of attack, fighter and bomber, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, air superiority, airlift support, search and rescue, aerial refueling and command and control aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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Raptors and Falcons fuel up in desert skies

Three U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, Fairchild AFB, Wash., after completing in-flight refueling during Red Flag 14-3, July 17, 2014, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. Red Flag invites different units, airframes, branches and allied nations the chance to practice various air combat scenarios with one another. These different groups may have to work with one another in future real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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