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Capt. Paul Young, a pilot assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson, accepts the Capt. John Stone award for ‘Outstanding Mission Commander’ by its namesake, retired Col. John “JB” Stone, during the Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 culmination ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 28, 2022. The Capt. John Stone award is the mark of influential and quintessential planning that will lead the Air Force into surpassing its near-peer challengers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Retired Col. John “JB” Stone, the tactician behind Operation BOLO, autographs a journal from one of the Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 participants during the culmination ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 29, 2022. Stone was the tactician behind Operation BOLO, a mission during the Vietnam War that destroyed half of the North Vietnamese MiG-21 fighter force in 1996. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Participants from Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 sit with retired Col. John “JB” Stone, for the final remarks and the Red Flag culmination ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 29, 2022. Stone is the namesake to the Capt. John Stone award for ‘Outstanding Mission Commander’ that is awarded to an exceptional blue-force pilot for their contribution to the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Retired Col. John “JB” Stone, the tactician behind Operation BOLO, and his son, retired Col. Jon Stone, pose in front of an F-22A Raptor assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, during Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 29, 2022. John Stone was here in order to present the Capt. John Stone award for ‘Outstanding Mission Commander’ for the first time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Retired Col. John “JB” Stone, the tactician behind Operation BOLO, and his son, retired Col. Jon Stone, watch preflight checks during Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 29, 2022. John Stone was the tactician behind Operation BOLO, a mission during the Vietnam War that destroyed half of the North Vietnamese MiG-21 fighter force in 1996. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Airman, student, father goes above and beyond in the face of adversity

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Cadet Colonel Nicholas Forester, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) graduate and future pilot training student, laughs while watching a slideshow at the Hospitality building on UNLV campus, Nev., May 24, 2019. Forester was recognized for being an Outstanding Graduate at UNLV and placed in the top 10 percent of all Air Force ROTC graduates nationwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
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Airman, student, father goes above and beyond in the face of adversity

2nd Lt. Nicholas Forester, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) graduate, helps his wife, Staff Sgt. Heather Forester, 99th Medical Operations Squadron Medical Technician, pin on a second lieutenant insignia to his cover at the Hospitality building on UNLV campus, Nev., May 24, 2019. Forester’s goals for the future are to surround himself with motivated individuals, develop a sense of family in the Air Force similar to his experience while he was enlisted Airman, and enjoy the precious time with his family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
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Airman, student, father goes above and beyond in the face of adversity

(Courtesy photo from 2nd Lt. Nicholas Forester)
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Airman, student, father goes above and beyond in the face of adversity

(Courtesy photo from 2nd Lt. Nicholas Forester)
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Airman, student, father goes above and beyond in the face of adversity

(Courtesy photo from 2nd Lt. Nicholas Forester)
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Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

Lt Col Lawrence Evert, U.S. Air Force Weapons School deputy commandant, grabs his flight bag prior to “stepping” to the aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 15, 2019. Ten squadrons within the U.S. Air Force Weapons School along with their associated aircraft maintenance units participated in the Gunsmoke competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
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Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

Two F-35 Lightning II pilots prepare to taxi in preparation for a Gunsmoke competition, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 15, 2019. The Gunsmoke competition took place over the Nevada Test and Training Range, where pilots, maintenance, and special operations showed off their capabilities and techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
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Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

Senior Airman Isaiah Hagans, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit, crew chief, launches an F-35 Lightning II for the Gunsmoke competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. May 15, 2019. Gunsmoke goes back to 1949, the Air Force held the first Worldwide Composite Force Meet also known as Gunsmoke. The competition is still held today but revolutionized with new technologies and updated grading criteria to integrate maintenance and special operations units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
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Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

A 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit, crew chief, prepares to launch an F-35 Lightning II for the Gunsmoke competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. May 15, 2019. The Gunsmoke competition was a great opportunity for many career fields to participate and demonstrate their techniques and job skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
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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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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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