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Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for Gunsmoke with the Las Vegas skyline in the background at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 15, 2019. Various aircraft such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-15E, F-15C Eagle, F-35 Lightning II, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and HH-60 helicopter competed in strafing runs at the Nellis Test and Training Range for the Gunsmoke competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
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Weapons School re-activates historic 6th WPS

Lt. Col. Michael Blauser, 6th Weapons Squadron commander, assumes command of the squadron from Col. Michael Drowley, US Air Force Weapons School commandant, June 20, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 6th WPS was inactivated more than 70 years ago due to force-wide budget cuts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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Weapons School re-activates historic 6th WPS

Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, 57th Wing commander, listens to Lt. Col. Michael Blouser, 6th Weapons Squadron commander, giving a speech at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 20, 2017. The 6th WPS was formerly known as the 6th Aero Squadron, 6th Pursuit Squadron and the 6th Night Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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Weapons School re-activates historic 6th WPS

Lt. Col. Michael Blauser, 6th Weapons Squadron commander, displays the 6th WPS patch. The patch has represented the squadron since 1917 and features a skull at the center of spinning propellers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

An F-22 Raptor fighter jet, assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., is in-air refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Weapons School Integration mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, June 8, 2017. The F-22 performs 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 Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

A KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft, assigned to the 509th Weapons Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet during a Weapons School integration mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, June 8, 2017. At the conclusion of nearly 400 hours of graduate-level academics and combat training missions, the Weapons School course climaxes with a week-long exercise, known as Weapons School Integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet, assigned to the 57th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., flies after being aerially refueled during a Weapons School integration mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range June 8, 2017. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet maneuvers over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a Weapons School Integration mission, June 8, 2017. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

A KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft pilot, assigned to the 509th Weapons Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 8, 2017. The KC-135 enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. It also provides aerial refueling support to Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

A KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft pilot, assigned to the 509th Weapons Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., throttles the engines during takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 8, 2017. The KC-135 is capable of transporting using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

An F-16 Fighting falcon pilot flies over the Nevada Test and Training Range as the aircraft is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker, June 8, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U. S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet, assigned to the 16th Weapons Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., participates in a Weapons School Integration mission June 8, 2017. In an air combat role, the F-16’s maneuverability and combat radius exceed that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

An F-22 Raptor fighter jet, assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., prepares to be in-air refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Weapons School Integration mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, June 8, 2017. The F-22 is the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, super-cruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in war-fighting capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

An F-22 Raptor fighter jet, assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., maneuvers after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Weapons School Integration mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range June 8, 2012. One of the most important planned aspects of this mission is holding it during the hours of darkness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Coyote Freedom

Staff Sgt. Christian Nault, 34th Weapons Squadron special mission aviator, searches the area for the landing zone during a Weapons School Integration mission at the Nevada Test and Training Range June 1, 2017. The HH-60 crew successfully performed a combat search and rescue mission during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Coyote Freedom

A crew chief prepares the cargo area of a C-130J Super Hercules before a Weapons School Integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 2, 2017. Every six months, the United States Air Force Weapons School produces approximately 80 graduates who are expert instructors on weapons, weapons systems, and air and space integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Coyote Freedom

Aircraft maintainers watch as a C-130J Super Hercules prepares for takeoff before a Weapons School Integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 2, 2017. Students who take the Weapons School course receive an average of 400 hours of graduate-level academics and participate in demanding combat training missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Coyote Freedom

A pilot flies a C-130J Super Hercules over Las Vegas during a Weapons School Integration mission after takeoff from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 2, 2017. The C-130 operates throughout the Air Force, serving with the Air Mobility Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Combat Command, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Pacific Air Forces, Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve Command, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions in both peace and war situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Coyote Freedom

A pilot verifies coordinates on a map during a Weapons School Integration mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev., June 2, 2017. The students who take the Weapons School course demonstrate their ability to manage a battle and effectively integrate multiple weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Coyote Freedom

A C-130J Super Hercules flies in formation during a Weapons School Integration mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev., June 2, 2017. The C-130 primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission, is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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