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Red Flag 14-1

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Micah Smith, 135th Electronic Attack Squadron flight captain, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., directs the pilot of an EA-18G Growler out of a parking spot prior to a training mission Jan. 29, 2014, at Nellis Air Force base. Nev. The Boeing EA-18G Growler is an American carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, a specialized version of the two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet. Red Flag gives aircrews and air support operations service members from various airframes, military services and allied countries an opportunity to integrate and practice combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 14-1

Aircraft maintainers from the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Viper Aircraft Maintenance Unit, perform preflight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 64th Aggressor Squadron before a Red Flag 14-1 training mission Jan. 29, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base Nevada. Pilots of the 64th AGRS are trained in the use of adversary tactics and act as part of the “Red Force” during Red Flag exercises. Red Flag provides realistic combat training in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment providing real-time war scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 14-1

Seven F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, taxi into position for an end-of-runway inspection prior to a Red Flag 14-1 training mission Jan. 29, 2014, at Nellis AFB Nev. Air force units from the around the country and the world have come to Nellis to work together on simulated combat scenarios to prepare them for future real-world conflicts or war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lorenz Crespo)
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Red Flag 14-1

Staff Sgt. Wesley Ott, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Viper Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, renders a salute to an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prior to a Red Flag 14-1 training mission Jan. 29, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 64th AGRS's mission is to prepare the combat air forces, joint and allied aircrews for potential conflicts or war with challenging and realistic threat replication, training, academics and feedback. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lorenz Crespo)
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Red Flag 14-1

Five F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron await an end-of- runway inspection during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 24, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Aggressors put the participants through their paces in air, space and cyberspace. Red Flag was established in 1975 to better prepare Airmen for combat missions because during Vietnam the kill ratio for U.S. pilots was two to one with many of them being shot down during their first 10 combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lorenz Crespo)
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Red Flag 14-1: full throttle

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, takes off during Red Flag 14-1 at Nellis AFB, Nev. The 414th Combat Training Squadron’s staff conduct the planning conferences where unit representatives and planning staff members develop the size and scope of their unit’s participation in Red Flag. All aspects of the exercise, including billeting of service members, transportation to Nellis AFB, range coordination, ordnance and munitions scheduling, and development of training scenarios designed to be as realistic as possible, fully exercising each participating unit's capabilities and objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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Red Flag 14-1: full throttle

Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets assigned to 77th Squadron take off during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag 14-1 is an air-to-air combat training exercise in the skies over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The purpose of the exercise is to increase the combat capability of U.S. and allied air forces for future combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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Red Flag 14-1: full throttle

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., takes off during Red Flag 14-1 Jan 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The mission of the MAW is to conduct air operations in support of the Marine Forces to include offensive air support, anti-air warfare, assault support, aerial reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and control of aircraft and missiles. Red Flag provides aircrew an opportunity to experience realistic combat scenarios to prepare and train aircrews in the event of future conflicts or war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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Red Flag 14-1: full throttle

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressors Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. takes off during Red Flag 14-1 at Nellis AFB. The mission of the 414th Combat Training Squadron, the unit that plans and executes Red Flag, is to maximize the combat readiness and survivability of participants by providing a realistic training environment. There are approximately 125 aircraft participating in Red Flag 14-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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Red Flag 14-1: full throttle

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., takes off during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is hosted by the 414th Combat Training Squadron. In a typical Red Flag exercise, friendly blue forces engage hostile red forces in realistic combat situations in air, space and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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Red Flag 14-1: full throttle

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., takes off during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag Provides Airmen from U.S. and allied countries an opportunity to experience realistic combat scenarios to prepare and train in the event of future conflicts or war. The training exercise’s missions take place over the 2.9 million acre Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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Red Flag 14-1: full throttle

A Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 assigned to the IX Bomber Squadron from Royal Air Force Station Marham, United Kingdom, takes off during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag gives aircrews and air support operations service members from various airframes, military services and allied countries an opportunity to integrate and practice combat operations. These situations provide the pilots with real-time war scenarios and also helps ground crews test and improve their combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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Red Flag 14-1: full throttle

A Royal Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the VIII Squadron at RAF Station Waddington, United Kingdeom. takes off during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The E-3 Sentry provides situational awareness of friendly, neutral and hostile activity, command and control of an area of responsibility, battle management of theater forces, all-altitude and all-weather surveillance of the battle space, and early warning of enemy during joint, allied and coalition operations. Red Flag 14-1 is an air-to-air combat training exercise designed to increase combat effectiveness and has expanded to incorporate all spectrums of warfare including command and control, real-time intelligence, analysis and exploitation and electronic warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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Royal Air Force receives realistic combat training at Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Senior Air Craftsman Dylan Ness, IX Bomber Squadron aircraft maintenance mechanic, from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, refills engine oil on a Tornado GR4 following a training mission Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aircraft maintainers play a vital role in Red Flag by ensuring aircraft are safe and repaired in a timely manner so flight training can continue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Royal Air Force receives realistic combat training at Red Flag 14-1

A Royal Air Force Tornado GR4, IX Bomber Squadron from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, taxis to a parking spot following a training mission Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Coalition pilots a part of the “Blue Force” joining in a simulated air conflict against the “Red Force,” which is comprised of U.S. Airmen trained in the use of enemy tactics and organized by the 57th Adversary Tactics Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Royal Air Force receives realistic combat training at Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Senior Air Craftsman Glen Lown, IX Bomber Squadron aircraft maintenance mechanic, from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, discusses an aircraft discrepancy with a pilot following a training mission Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Coalition aircraft maintainers support flying operations being carried out by pilots during the Red Flag exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Royal Air Force receives realistic combat training at Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Senior Air Craftsman Dylan Ness, IX Bomber Squadron aircraft maintenance mechanic from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, refills engine oil on a Tornado GR4 following a training mission Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The GR4 Tornado is one of two airframes being flown by the British at Red Flag, and has been successfully deployed in operational theatres since 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Royal Air Force receives realistic combat training at Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Flight Lt. Richard Woods (right), and Squadron Leader David Bouldon, (left), IX Bomber Squadron GR4 Tornado pilots from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, step away from their aircraft for a debrief following a training mission Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Coalition service members from the UK and Australia made the trip from their respective countries to participate in the Air Force’s premier air combat exercise, Red Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Royal Air Force receives realistic combat training at Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Senior Air Craftsman Mark Leighton, IX Bomber Squadron aircraft maintenance mechanic, RAF Marham, United Kingdom, directs a Tornado GR4 pilot into a parking spot after a training mission Jan. 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Leighton and his unit are deployed to Nellis to participate in Red Flag 14-1. Red Flag provides aircrew and air support operations Airmen from various airframes, military service and allied countries an opportunity to integrate and practice combat operations.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Royal Air Force participates in Red Flag 14-1

Royal Air Force Senior Air Craftsman Josh Dales, IX (B) Squadron aircraft maintenance mechanic, from RAF Marham, United Kingdom, drains the old oil from a GR4 Tornado during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 27, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is one of a series of advanced training programs administered by the United States Air Force Warfare Center and Nellis, and executed through the 414th Combat Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
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