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MIDWAY WHITE III

Phillip Taber, USAF Weapons School senior scientist and instructor, paints an inert guided bomb unit during MIDWAY WHITE III June 20, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The bombs are painted bright colors to track the rate of descent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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Weapons School completes Mobility Air Forces Exercise

U.S. Air Force Weapons School students and evaluators walk from a C-130 Hercules on the flightline at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., after participating in the Mobility Air Forces Exercise May 23, 2012 over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The students attended graduate-level instructor courses that provide the world's most advanced training in air, space and cyber weapons and tactics employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)
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Weapons School completes Mobility Air Forces Exercise

A U.S. Air Force crew chief marshals a C-130J Hercules aircraft assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., on the Nellis flight line after the crew participated in the Mobility Air Forces Exercise May 23, 2012 over the Nevada Test and Training Range. More than 25 C-130 aircraft assembled in aerial formations over the Nevada Test and Training Range to conduct air and ground operations as part of the biannual U.S. Air Force Weapons School Mobility Air Forces Exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)
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Weapons School completes Mobility Air Forces Exercise

U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo planes taxi across the active runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., after participating in the Mobility Air Forces Exercise May 23, 2012 over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School holds MAFEX twice a year to test the ability of C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules aircrews from Air Force bases around the world to join together in a formation at a specific time and location to insert ground forces and equipment anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)
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Weapons School completes Mobility Air Forces Exercise

A U.S. Air Force crew chief marshals a C-17 aircraft assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Okla., on the Nellis flight line after the crew participated in the Mobility Air Forces Exercise May 23, 2012 over the Nevada Test and Training Range. More than 20 C-17s assembled in aerial formations over the NTTR to conduct air and ground operations as part of the Air Force Weapons School Mobility Air Forces Exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)
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Weapons School completes Mobility Air Forces Exercise

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Okla., taxis on the Nellis flight line after participating in the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Mobility Air Forces Exercise over the Nevada Test and Training Range May 23, 2012. The exercise, involving 22 C-17 and 29 C-130 Hercules aircraft, and 820th RED HORSE Squadron civil engineers, simulated seizure of a landing site in hostile territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)
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Weapons School conducts mass air mobility exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick Mosier, 820th RED HORSE Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, gathers his equipment after jumping out of a C-130 Hercules during a Mobility Air Forces Exercise May 23, 2012, at the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev. Mosier, along with other EOD Airmen, cleared improvised explosive devices out of the area to allow a safe repair of the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William P.Coleman)
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Weapons School conducts mass air mobility exercise

A C-17 Globemaster III from McChord Air Force Base, Wash. drops equipment used for a rapid runway repair during a Mobility Air Forces Exercise May 23, 2012, at the Nevada Test and Training Range. After all the equipment was dropped, airborne engineers from the 820th RED HORSE Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., cleared and repaired a dirt runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William P.Coleman)
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Weapons School conducts mass air mobility exercise

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III prepares to land during a Mobility Air Forces Exercise Nov. 16, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School holds MAFEX twice a year to test the ability of C-17 Globemaster and C-130 Hercules aircrews from Air Force bases around the world to join together in a formation at a specific time and location to insert ground forces anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
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Weapons School conducts mass air mobility exercise

A U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kellen Buss, use anemometers to measure wind speed during a Mobility Air Force Exercise May 23, 2012, on the Nevada Test and Training Range. RED HORSE can rapidly deliver small specialized teams and equipment packages by airdrop or air insertion to conduct expedient airfield repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
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Weapons School conducts mass air mobility exercise

U.S. Air Force equipment from the 820th RED HORSE Squadron, descends for support during Mobility Air Force Exercise May 23, 2012, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. Members of the 820th RED HORSE Airborne Squadron are capable of parachuting into heavily damaged airfields and rapidly returning them to service for use by friendly forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
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Weapons School conducts mass air mobility exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colby Fulton, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller from Hurlbert Air Force Base, Fla., watches an A-10 Warthog provide low air support during Mobility Air Forces Exercise May 23, 2012, on the Nevada Test and Training Range. Combat controllers are in constant contact with pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
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Riggers prep for weapon school mobility exercise

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Scott Falzo, 264th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 82nd Sustainment Brigade parachute rigger, from Fort Bragg, GA., pushes an all-terrain vehicle into place for a Mobility Air Forces Exercise May 16, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. At MAFEX, a major milestone exercise in the U.S. Air Force Weapons School's Weapons Instructor Course, C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft assemble in mass aerial formations over the Nevada Test and Training Range. USAFWS students must overcome complex tactical challenges to get joint ground forces and cargo into a simulated hostile country using airborne drops and unimproved runway landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
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Riggers prep for weapon school mobility exercise

U.S. Army Spc. Luis Cobos, 264th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 82nd Sustainment Brigade parachute rigger, from Fort Bragg, Ga., measures and marks wood to be cut while rigging cargo for a Mobility Air Forces Exercise May 16, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School holds MAFEX twice a year to test the ability of weapons school students to plan and lead a massive "forced entry" operation using cargo aircraft based and launched from Air Force installations around the world. The students will lead mass formations of C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules aircraft, accompanied by fighters and other assets, in order to get joint forces on the ground in a simulated hostile county. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
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Flying with the T-6

Gary Knouse, Computer Science Corp. flightline expediter, Vance Air Force Base, Okla., marshalls a T-6A Texan II, 33rd Flying Training Squadron, Vance Air Force Base, Okla., during the Weapons Instructor Course May 8, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The presence of the T-6A Texan II provides another problem set during training for Mission Commanders during the WIC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Flying with the T-6

1st. Lt. Kristen Smith, 33rd Flying Training Squadron pilot, Vance Air Force Base, Okla., climbs into a T-6A Texan II, during the Weapons Instructor Course May 8, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The T-6A Texan II is a 2-seat, tandem, turbo prop aircraft and simulates a lower and slower target for training pilots participating in the WIC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Flying with the T-6

1st. Lt. Kristen Smith, 33rd Flying Training Squadron pilot, Vance Air Force Base, Okla., conducts a pre-flight inspection for a T-6A Texan II, during the Weapons Instructor Course May 8, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The presence of the T-6A Texan II aircraft is the first time it has participated at the WIC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Flying with the T-6

Mark Blackwood, Computer Science Corp. mechanic, Vance Air Force Base, Okla., performs over-the-wing refueling for a T-6A Texan II, 33rd Flying Training Squadron, Vance AFB, Okla., during the Weapons Instructor Course May 8, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Five T-6A Texan II's participated as opposing forces for the WIC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Flying with the T-6

Mark Blackwood, Computer Science Corp. mechanic, Vance Air Force Base, Okla., performs over-the-wing refueling for a T-6A Texan II, 33rd Flying Training Squadron, Vance AFB, Okla., during the Weapons Instructor Course May 8, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Over-the-wing refueling provides 100 pounds of extra fuel for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Flying with the T-6

Tim Krienke, Computer Science Corp. flightline supervisor, speaks with Gary Knouse, CSC flightline expediter, prior to the launch of a T-6A Texan II, 33rd Flying Training Squadron, Vance Air Force Base, Okla., May 8, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The T-6A Texan IIs simulate low flying opposing forces for the Weapons Instructor Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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