1 Feb 2019

Red Flag adjusts for today’s challenges

The 414th Combat Training Squadron (CTS), which oversees Red Flag, is making changes to the exercise for improved efficiency at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.

8 Feb 2018

Red Flag 18-1 in full swing at Nellis AFB

14 Feb 2017

Low observable technicians keep pilots undetected, alive

Fifth-generation F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II pilots may take the reins of their respective aircraft; however, it takes preparation from outside the cockpit to get them where they need to go undetected.

14 Feb 2017

Red Flag 17-1 pushes domain, fifth-gen integration

As coalition pilots, intelligence analysts, and cyber and space operators convene at the Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas, for Red Flag 17-1, they have one goal in mind: work together to defeat the adversary, which at times is 20 living adversaries simultaneously working to attack allied forces on a multi-domain battlefield.

13 Feb 2017

F-35A stealth brings flexibility to battlespace

Stealth isn’t new in the Air Force; but, stealth combined with the multirole capabilities of the F-35A Lightning II is proving to be a game changer in the Nevada desert.

6 Feb 2017

From Southside to Air Force: Maintainer shares story of redemption

Enduring the Southside of Chicago Heights’ symphony of gun shots and screams was not something U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Dowling was willing to continue.

23 Jan 2017

Red Flag 17-1 kicks off at Nellis AFB

The U.S. Air Force’s three-week premier air-to-air combat training exercise, Red Flag 17-1, began today and will conclude on Feb. 10.

19 Oct 2016

Testing skills: Third quarter load competition

The load crew competition is a quarterly event held at Nellis AFB to highlight the exceptional Airmen of the 57th Maintenance Group. The competition provides weapons loaders throughout the 57th Maintenance Group the opportunity to display their war fighting skills to their peers and superiors.