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Red Flag 15-1 Night Ops

Tech. Sgt. Dave Scarborough (left), 58th Rescue Squadron Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape specialist, checks the parachute of Staff Sgt. Eric McNair, a SERE specialist assigned to the 19th Operations Support Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., before a night training exercise during Red Flag 15-1 at Nellis AFB, Nev., Feb. 9, 2015. Red Flag night missions present the additional challenge of low visibility, testing aircrew’s ability to execute the mission at any hour in a contested and degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
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Red Flag 15-1 Night Ops

A Royal Australian air force aircraft maintainer watches as an RAAF AP-3C Orion assigned to 10 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, Australia, taxis to the runway during Red Flag 15-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 9, 2015. Red Flag is an exercise hosted at Nellis AFB that provides aircrews an opportunity to experience realistic, stressful combat situations in a controlled environment to increase mission capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
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Red Flag 15-1 Night Ops

The 66th and 48th Rescue Squadrons unite their forces for a Red Flag 15-1 downed pilot scenario at the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev. Feb. 6, 2015. In addition to daytime operations, Red Flag conducts training exercises during hours of darkness to train for low visibility environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darlene Seltmann)
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Red Flag 15-1 Night Ops

A pilot awaits assistance during a Red Flag 15-1 simulated downed pilot exercise at the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev. Feb. 6, 2015. During the scenario numerous agencies were bought together to collaborate their forces to rescue a pilot from behind enemy lines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darlene Seltmann)
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Red Flag 15-1 Night Ops

Airman 1st Class Daniel Cowan, 66th Rescue Squadron flight engineer, runs through the HH-60G Pave Hawk preflight checklist prior to a mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev. Feb. 5, 2015. Red Flag missions are conducted on the 2.9 million acres Nevada Test and Training Range with 1,900 possible targets, realistic threat systems and opposing enemy forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darlene Seltmann)
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Red Flag 15-1 Night Ops

Capt Robert Louder, 66th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot and Airman 1st Class Daniel Cowan, 66th RQS flight engineer prepare for a mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev. Feb. 5, 2015. Search and rescue operations during Red Flag improve efficiency and readiness for future real world operations. The night missions present the additional challenge of low visibility, testing aircrew’s ability to execute the mission at any hour in a contested and degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darlene Seltmann)
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Red Flag 15-1 Night Ops

A pair of HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron prepare for takeoff prior to executing a Red Flag 15-1 personnel recovery training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 5, 2015. A low-light environment and mountainous terrain make training scenarios a challenging test of aircrew proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-1 Night Ops

A Pararescueman assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., looks on as an HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadrongoes through final preparations prior to executing a Red Flag 15-1 personnel recovery training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 5, 2015. Pararescuemen provide emergency medical treatment necessary to stabilize and evacuate injured personnel while acting in an enemy-evading recovery role. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-1 Night Ops

A pilot assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron makes final preparations before takeoff before participating in a Red Flag 15-1 personnel recovery training scenario at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 5, 2015. Southern Nevada’s 2.9 million acre Nevada Test and Training Range offers warfighters a realistic, contested and degraded conflict zone that ensures that the highest levels of proficiency can be maintained. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-1 Night Ops

Staff Sgt. Lucas Spain, a special missions aviator assigned the 66th Rescue Squadron, runs through pre-flight checks on an HH-60G Pave Hawk in preparation for a personnel recovery training scenario during Red Flag 15-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 5, 2015. A variety of combat search and rescue scenarios can be presented during Red Flag to test aircrews and pararescuemen on different aspects of their diverse mission set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-1 Night Ops

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron is serviced by maintainers prior to a Red Flag 15-1 personnel recovery training scenario at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 5, 2015. The Pave Hawk is a four bladed, twin engine, single-rotor helicopter that is designed to carry a crew of four and a combat-equipped squad of 11 or an equal cargo load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-1 Night Ops

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadronis serviced by maintainers prior to a Red Flag 15-1 personnel recovery training scenario at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 5, 2015. The Pave Hawk is the U.S. Air Force version of the UH-60 Black Hawk modified for aircrew search and rescue in all-weather situations. The Pave Hawk performs special missions including search and rescue, combat support and airborne medical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-1

Staff Sgt. Lucas Spain, a special missions aviator assigned the 66th Rescue Squadron, runs through pre-flight checks on an HH-60G Pave Hawk in preparation for a personnel recovery training scenario during Red Flag 15-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 5, 2015. The Pave Hawk can be equipped with two M240 7.62mm machine guns or two GAU-21 .50 caliber machine guns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-1

Senior Airman Natasha Libby, a special missions aviator assigned the 66th Rescue Squadron, prepares for a personnel recovery training scenario during Red Flag 15-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 5, 2015. Special missions aviators are responsible for the safety of onboard passengers, as well as the protection of the aircraft from threats to mission accomplishment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-1

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Flamm, a fuels specialist assigned to the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., annotates fuel delivery data while servicing aircraft prior to Red Flag 15-1 night training sorties at Nellis AFB, Nev., Feb. 4, 2015. Aircraft maintenance continues throughout the night to ensure aircrews continue to receive an effective, but most of all safe, training experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-1

A Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 fighter assigned to 1 (Fighter) Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland, stands ready on the flightline prior to playing part in a Red Flag 15-1 night training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 4, 2015. The RAF has participated in Red Flag exercises since the late 1970’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-1

A Royal Air Force pilot assigned to 1 (Fighter) Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland, converses with his Typhoon GR4’s assigned crew chief prior to a Red Flag 15-1 night training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 4, 2015. Night missions play a crucial role in Red Flag exercises, allowing aircrews and maintainers the opportunity to test their skills in challenging low-light conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Red Flag 15-1

A Royal Air Force pilot assigned to 1 (Fighter) Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland, performs pre-flight checks on his Typhoon FGR4 fighter prior to a Red Flag training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 2, 2015. During this iteration of Red Flag, Nellis AFB hosted the world’s oldest fighter unit. Britain’s No. 1 Squadron originally established in 1912. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)
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Shaw crew chiefs keep ‘Tigers’ flying during Red Flag 15-1

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hoffhines, a crew chief assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., performs a pre-flight inspection prior to a Red Flag 15-1 training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 10, 2015. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air, space and cyber forces of the U.S. and its allies, and is conducted on the vast bombing and gunnery ranges on the Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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Shaw crew chiefs keep ‘Tigers’ flying during Red Flag 15-1

Airman 1st Class Aaron Hoffhines, a crew chief assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., looks at tech data prior to a Red Flag 15-1 training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 10, 2015. Red Flag involves a variety of attack, fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, airlift support and search and rescue aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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