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Bamboo Eagle 25-3: Honing C2 concepts through combat-representative scenarios

U.S. Air Force Capt. Steven Akins, a pilot assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, conducts pre-flight inspections in an F-35A Lightning II during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, Aug. 6, 2025. Bamboo Eagle 25-3 contributes to the DLE’s mission by testing participants’ ability to execute Agile Combat Employment, sustain logistics and maintain mission success in contested theaters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)
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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Utah, taxis out for a mission in support of Red Flag-Nellis 25-3 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, July 22, 2025. Red Flag strengthens integration among joint force partners to maximize strategic capabilities, readiness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Staff Sg. Clarissa Escarsega, who works in supply for the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, and Senior Airman Austin Paisar, a weapons crew member by trade, prepare and F-35A Lightning II prior to a mission during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The squadron is continuing to train Airmen from different career fields to launch combat sorties. This iteration of Red Flag marks 50 years of high-end training, highlighting Red Flag’s enduring legacy of preparing its participants to be combat-ready and mission-effective in the face of evolving threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)
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A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II takes off for a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 28, 2025. These advanced aircraft bring unprecedented capabilities, including enhanced stealth, sensor fusion, and network connectivity, which enable the maintenance of air superiority and deter potential adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makenna Patterson)
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Nellis begins Red Flag 24-1

A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 10, 2024 in preparation for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1. This Red Flag will have approximately 30 units and close to 2,000 participants from U.S. and Allied forces. 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 by William R. Lewis)
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Red Flag 21-2 underway at

An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, lands for Red Flag 21-2 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, March 4, 2021. The unit has highly-experienced coalition instructor pilots who will be in a unique position to mentor U.S. and coalition participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)
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Pilot’s first Red Flag experience at Nellis

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Benham, 62nd Fighter Squadron (FS) F-35A Lightning II fighter jet pilot, talks to an Airman after landing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 9, 2019. “Red Flag is one of the premiere exercises that a pilot can participate in,” said Benham. “If there is any intimidating part of Red Flag, it’s that you’re going to jam 60 to 70 aircraft in a confined space. Thus, forcing everyone to work as a team to solve whatever tactical problem that’s presented.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
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Pilot’s first Red Flag experience at Nellis

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Benham, 62nd Fighter Squadron (FS) F-35A Lightning II fighter jet pilot, stands in front of an F-35A at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 18, 2019. Benham participated in his first Red Flag at Nellis to improve combat readiness as a pilot with a multitude of different partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
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Pilot’s first Red Flag experience at Nellis

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Benham, 62nd Fighter Squadron (FS) F-35A Lightning II fighter jet pilot, stands for a photo with Steve Wolford, reporter for News 3 Las Vegas, in front of the Red Flag building at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 20, 2019. News 3 interviewed Benham to hear first-hand what kind rigorous training the exercise can put on the participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
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Pilot’s first Red Flag experience at Nellis

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Benham, 62nd Fighter Squadron (FS) F-35A Lightning II fighter jet pilot, prepares to take off while participating in Red Flag 19-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 20, 2019. Benham moved from the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet in May 2018 to the F-35A a prior to Red Flag 19-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
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Pilot’s first Red Flag experience at Nellis

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Benham, 62nd Fighter Squadron (FS) F-35A Lightning II fighter jet pilot, taxis down the ramp for take-off during Red Flag 19-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 20, 2019. Benham previously had 72 hours in the F-35A before Red Flag but accumulated much more experience after flying five times during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
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F-35A Lightning maintenance sparks Red Flag 17-1

Maintainers assigned to the 419th and 388th Fighter Wings, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepare two F-35A Lightning II aircraft to participate in Red Flag 17-1 night operations on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 24, 2017. Night missions have been integrated into Red Flag to prepare aircrews for missions in low-light environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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F-35A Lightning maintenance sparks Red Flag 17-1

A crew chief assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, speaks with the pilot of an F-35A Lightning II before take-off during Red Flag 17-1 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 24, 2017. The mock battle training in the skies over the Nevada Test and Training Range has yielded results that increase the combat capability of U.S. and allied air forces for potential combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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F-35A Lightning maintenance sparks Red Flag 17-1

Senior Airman Michael Cordero a transportation journeyman assigned to the 419th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, poses for a portrait during Red Flag 17-1 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 25, 2017. Red Flag provides a series of intense air-to-air scenarios or air crew and ground personnel which will increase their combat readiness and effectiveness for future real world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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F-35A Lightning maintenance sparks Red Flag 17-1

A pilot assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, performs preflight checks in an F-35A Lightning II before a night operation Red Flag 17-1 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 24, 2017. Aircraft and personnel deploy to Nellis AFB for Red Flag under the Air Expeditionary Force concept and make up the exercise’s “Blue” forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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F-35A Lightning maintenance sparks Red Flag 17-1

A pilot assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, stands by an F-35A as preflight checks are performed before a night operation Red Flag 17-1 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 24, 2017. This is the first time that F-35A crews integrate with other airframes during a Red Flag exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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F-35A Lightning maintenance sparks Red Flag 17-1

A crew chief assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares an F-35A Lightning II for Red Flag 17-1 night operations on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 24, 2017. Red Flag was established in 1975 as one of the initiatives to better prepare our forces for combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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F-35A Lightning maintenance sparks Red Flag 17-1

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, sits on the flightline before participating in Red Flag 17-1 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 24, 2017. Air-to-air combat training exercises the fifth generation aircraft will be participating in are conducted over the 2.9 million acres of the Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Hill's F-35As arrive for Red Flag 17-1

An F-35A Lightning II intake cover rests on the flightline before the fighters land for Red Flag 17-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 21, 2017. This will be the first time the F-35A has participates in a Red Flag exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Hill's F-35As arrive for Red Flag 17-1

Four F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 34th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, rest on the flightline after landing to participate in Red Flag 17-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 21, 2017. Red Flag provides the 34th FS the opportunity to enhance their tactical operational skills alongside military aircraft from coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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