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Red Flag 17-3

Aircraft maintainers assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, MO., communicate during a B-2 Spirit bomber engine start-up prior to a Red Flag 17-3 training sortie July 20, 2017 at Nellis AFB, Nev. Personnel specializing in the B-2 are entrusted with maintaining a small, 20-strong fleet of the world’s only true stealth bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 17-3

Aircraft maintainers assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, MO., perform pre-flight checks on a B-2 Spirit bomber from the 393rd Bomb Squadron prior to a Red Flag 17-3 training sortie July 20, 2017 at Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag exercises commonly task aircraft to fly multiple sorties per day, which requires maintenance to be performed throughout the night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)
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Red Flag 17-3

A crew chief assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, MO., observes as pilots perform pre-flight checks in the cockpit of a B-2 Spirit bomber July 20, 2017 at Nellis AFB, Nev. The 509th AMS underwent a simulated forward deployment to Nellis AFB to support the 393rd Bomb Squadron during Red Flag 17-3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)
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A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron taxis onto the runway in preparation for a nighttime flying mission in support of Red Flag 17-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 28, 2017. 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 Senior Airman Zade Vadnais)
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U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jesse Fraley, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. prepares to put away his tools after completing routine maintenance on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon in support of Red Flag 17-2 at Nellis AFB, Nev., Feb. 28, 2017. Red Flag provides a series of intense air-to-air scenarios for aircrew and ground personnel in an effort to increase their combat readiness and effectiveness for future real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zade Vadnais)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Kohler, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. removes an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile from an F-16CM Fighting Falcon in support of Red Flag 17-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 28, 2017. While participating in Red Flag, weapons load crew members have the opportunity to work with live munitions as opposed to the dummy munitions they practice with at Shaw. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zade Vadnais)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samuel Clements, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. uses light from a headlamp to select an appropriate tool while conducting repairs on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon in support of Red Flag 17-2 at Nellis AFB, Nev., Feb. 28, 2017. Red Flag provides an opportunity for 20th Fighter Wing aircrew and maintainers to enhance their tactical operational skills by exposing them to a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zade Vadnais)
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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

Sterilized surgical instruments sit in a bowl during an ACL surgery at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17, 2016. With surgeons, nurses and technicians working together, the orthopedics unit helps heal Airmen daily to return them to peak form and the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

Maj. Ryan Swope, 99th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon, uses an endoscope during a surgery to repair a torn ACL at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17, 2016. The orthopedic unit help Airmen stationed at Nellis AFB, as well as military dependents and veterans at the MOFMC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

Airmen from the 99th Surgical Operations Squadron perform surgery to repair an Airman’s ACL at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17, 2016. The orthopedic unit performs a number of surgeries including sports-type arthroscopy, and treatment of rotator cuff disorders, instability of the shoulder procedures, to ligament, meniscal surgeries and total joint arthroplasties for the knees and hips. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

Maj. Ryan Swope, 99th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon, makes an incision during a surgery to repair an Airman’s ACL at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17, 2016. The 99th Surgical Operations Squadron goal is to get Airmen back to their mission by providing surgical services in any manner that they need in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

Maj. Ryan Swope, 99th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon, performs ACL surgery at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17, 2016. The 99th MSGS orthopedics unit performs procedures day-in and day-out to help injured Airmen return to their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

An Airman prepares to hand a surgical instrument to the surgeon during an ACL surgery at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17, 2016. The orthopedics unit of the 99th Surgical Operations Squadron performs a variety of surgeries in order to help Airmen return to top-form after being injured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

Maj. Ryan Swope, 99th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon, uses a scope to look inside an Airman’s knee during an ACL surgery at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17, 2016. A large number of surgeries come from Airmen who have suffered injuries while participating in sports or physical activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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RAF Lakenheath’s Strike Eagles participate in Green Flag 16-09

Senior Airman Travus Merkel, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, performs final checks on an F-15E Strike Eagle before takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 9, 2016. Green Flag, in support of the U.S. Army's National Training Center, provides invaluable combat training to joint and coalition warfighters in the art of air-to-surface integration and the joint employment of airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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RAF Lakenheath’s Strike Eagles participate in Green Flag 16-09

A pilot assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, prepares an F-15E Strike Eagle for takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 9, 2016. Green Flag exercises provide critical joint training for approximately 75,000 joint and coalition personnel per year, including 3,000 sorties, 6,000 flight hours, and the expenditure of over 700,000 pounds of live and training ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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RAF Lakenheath’s Strike Eagles participate in Green Flag 16-09

Senior Airman Travus Merkel, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, signals to the pilot of an F-15E Strike Eagle at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Sept. 9, 2016. During exercise execution, Green Flag staff direct, monitor, and instruct visiting units in the conduct of air operations in support of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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RAF Lakenheath’s Strike Eagles participate in Green Flag 16-09

A pilot with the 492nd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, prepares an F-15E Strike Eagle prior to takeoff Green Flag 16-09 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 9, 2016. The 492nd FS is participating with other U.S. military branches and allies in a large scale air-to-surface exercise at held on the National Training Center Fort Irwin, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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RAF Lakenheath’s Strike Eagles participate in Green Flag 16-09

Senior Airman Travus Merkel, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, performs final checks on an F-15E Strike Eagle before takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 9, 2016. A typical Green Flag exercise involves two multi-role fighter and/or bomber squadrons, unmanned aircraft, electronic warfare aircraft, and aerial refueling aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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RAF Lakenheath’s Strike Eagles participate in Green Flag 16-09

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to 492nd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, jets down the runway during takeoff to participate in Green Flag 16-09 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 9, 2016. Green Flag 16-09 will be the last Green Flag exercise to take place during the 2016 fiscal year at Nellis AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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