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65th Aggressor Squadron reactivates at Nellis with aggressor force of F-35s

Lt. Col. Brandon Nauta, 65th Aggressor Squadron commander, assumes command of the 65 AGRS during an activation ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 9, 2022. The aggressor squadron acts as an opposing force in sorties by replicating enemy tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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65th Aggressor Squadron reactivates at Nellis with aggressor force of F-35s

Lt. Col. Brandon Nauta, 65th Aggressor Squadron commander, speaks at the activation ceremony of the 65 AGRS at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 9, 2022. The 65 AGRS mission is to know, teach and replicate fifth-generation air adversaries to enhance training for U.S. and allied warfighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Swedish Air Force air boss

Maj. Daniel Jannerstad, Swedish Air Force air boss, stands in a heritage room during Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 15, 2022. The Swedish Air Force participation promotes interoperability between friendly forces and the exchange of information for both future Red Flag exercises and the Swedish Arctic Challenge Exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Australian, American integration promotes interoperability, communication during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1

Royal Australian Air Force CPL Corey Seydler, an Avionics Technician, stands in front of the Australian E-7A Wedgetail during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 3, 2022. This iteration of Red Flag is focused on confidence under fire, integrated leadership and the warfighter culture. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Australian, American integration promotes interoperability, communication during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1

A U.S. Air Force Airman asks about the different features of an Australian E-7A Wedgetail to a Royal Australian Air Force Airman during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 3, 2022. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counter air, offensive counter air suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counter air-air interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Australian, American integration promotes interoperability, communication during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1

A Royal Australian Air Force Airman points out features of an Australian E-7A Wedgetail to a U.S. Air Force Airman during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 3, 2022. The 414th Combat Training Squadron conducts Red Flag exercises to provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Australian, American integration promotes interoperability, communication during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1

Both Australian and U.S. forces tour the Australian E-7A Wedgetail during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 3, 2022. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counter air, offensive counter air suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counter air-air interdiction (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Australian, American integration promotes interoperability, communication during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1

The Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail is parked on the flight line during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 3, 2022. This iteration of Red Flag is focused on confidence under fire, integrated leadership and the warfighter culture. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Australian, American integration promotes interoperability, communication during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1

Both Australian and U.S. forces wait for a tour of the Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 3, 2022. The 414th Combat Training Squadron conducts Red Flag exercises to provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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F-35 pilots ‘punish’ blue air

An F-35 Lightning II based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, taxis for Red Flag 21-3 Aug. 3, 2021. Red Flag takes place over the Nevada Test and Training Range, which has the largest contiguous ground space available for military operations, and is home to the most advanced aerial test and training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)
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F-35 pilots ‘punish’ blue air

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Dolan, F-35 Lightning II crew chief assigned to the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, launches out an F-35 for Red Flag 21-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 3, 2021. The addition of the F-35 will showcase what blue can do against low-observable type threats similar to what adversaries are developing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)
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F-35 pilots ‘punish’ blue air

An F-35 Lightning II based at Nellis Air Force Base takes off for Red Flag 21-3 from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 3, 2021. The F-35 is the most lethal, survivable and connected fighter aircraft in the world, giving pilots an advantage against any adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)
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F-35 pilots ‘punish’ blue air

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Mills, F-35 Lightning II pilot and 57th Operations Group commander, performs pre-flight checks before launching to participate in Red Flag 21-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 3, 2021. Red Flag 21-3 is the first Red Flag exercise where blue air participants will go head-to-head with F-35 Lightning II aggressor pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)
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Aerial Gunnery Simulator

This elevated fuselage-type simulator was used to train gunners how to fire from a B-29 at the Las Vegas Army Air Corps Gunnery School. The gunnery school was the nation's first school aimed at teaching men how to shoot from fast-moving aircraft for combat operations. (Historic photo from April 26, 1945,)
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E-5 Trainer

During World War II, students at the Las Vegas Army Air Corps Aerial Gunnery School participated in six steps of training. One step involved shooting from an E-5 truck modified to carry the Sperry Lower Ball Turret. This allowed gunners to experience shooting from a mobile position. (Historic photo from Sept. 27, 1941)
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Tech Sgt. Mathew Halligan, 99th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, practices biting and release techniques with Esme, a military working dog (MWD) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 13, 2021. MWDs are trained in law enforcement, how to detect drugs and explosives and to assist handlers in investigations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)
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Staff Sgt. Austin Nelson and members of the 99th Security Forces Squadron tactical response team (TRT) member, clears a room during a training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 7, 2021. The TRT is utilized during high-risk incidents and specialized events, and they provide protective security for high-visibility visitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)
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99th Security Forces Squadron tactical response team members, clear a building during a training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 7, 2021. In this training scenario, an individual barricaded himself in a building and had taken hostages. The TRT objectives were to breach the building and methodically clear rooms until they identified and neutralized the threat. Then, Nellis Fire Department Airmen responded to remove and provide treatment to injured hostages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)
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210407-F-NX702-1007

Senior Airman Wesley Stambauch, 99th Security Forces Squadron tactical response team (TRT) member, enters a room under smoke cover during a training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 7, 2021. TRT members are required to attend Special Response Team training, where they focus on marksmanship and high-risk incident response such as terrorist incidents, barricaded incidents, drug raids, high-risk warrant apprehensions and active-shooter scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)
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Staff Sgt. Gregory Tomala, 99th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, looks through the sight of an M24 Sniper rifle at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 7, 2021. Combat arms instructors are responsible for training base personnel, security forces and deploying units on firearms fundamentals. They also provide maintenance and inspections to ensure weapons are serviceable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)
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