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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 AFB, 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) Up all night: 20th MXG ensures readiness 24/7
Las Vegas never sleeps, and neither does the 20th Maintenance Group, which conducts 24-hour operations whether at home at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, or on temporary duty at Nellis in support of Red Flag 17-2.
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Col. David, 432nd Wing/432 Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander presents a medal to an Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials competitor after competing in the wheelchair basketball competition March 1, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Competitors participated in the basketball tournament until a third, second and first place team were awarded. The trials allow wounded warriors to compete in sports again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen) Wounded warriors participate at 2017 AFW2
Col. David, 432nd Wing/432 Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander presents a medal to an Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials competitor after competing in the wheelchair basketball competition March 1, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Competitors participated in the basketball tournament until a third, second and first place team were awarded. The
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2017
U.S. Air Force Maj. James Nicholas, 55th Fighter Squadron pilot, left, shakes hands with Airman Bryce Gavitt, 55th FS crew chief, right, before taking off in support of Red Flag 17-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 27, 2017. Red Flag provides a series of intense air-to-air scenarios for aircrew and ground personnel, aiming to increase their combat readiness and effectiveness for future real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zade Vadnais) 20th FW kicks off Red Flag 17-2 at Nellis AFB
The U.S. Air Force’s two-week premier air-to-air combat training exercise Red Flag 17-2 began Feb. 27 and will conclude March 10.Held multiple times each year on the vast bombing and gunnery ranges of the 2.9 million acre Nevada Test and Training Range, Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States,
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2017
Personnel assigned to the 14th Weapons Squadron, 66th WPS and the U.S. Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment execute a landing zone security and forward area refueling point operations between an Army MH-47 and Air Force U-28 aircraft in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration Exercise Special Operations Forces Hostage Recovery Mission. The mission featured 17 aircraft, and more than 200 Army and Air Force personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Major Richie Harr,) USAFWS hosts joint integrated hostage rescue
The U.S. Air Force. Weapons School’s 14th Weapons Squadron hosted 17 diverse units and other government agencies during a hostage rescue exercise, as part of the Weapons School Integration phase on Dec. 2, at the Nevada Test and Training Range
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2016
Spectators get a closer look at an MQ-9 Reaper at Aviation Nation Nov. 11, 2016, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The public was able to get a close view of the aircraft while also being educated on its capabilities from members of Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen/Released) MQ-1, MQ-9 showcased at Aviation Nation
Men and women from Creech Air Force Base showcased the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft during Aviation Nation Nov. 12-13, 2016, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Pilots, sensor operators, maintenance and intelligence career fields answered questions about the aircraft and their jobs as part of a static display. The display helped guests attending the airshow better understand the MQ-1 and MQ-9 capabilities and mission.
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2016
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody speaks with Airmen from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. during a meet and great on the flightline at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 27, 2016. During Cody’s visit, Airmen from around the Air Force are temporarily deployed to Nellis AFB for Red Flag 16-3 where they will train for three weeks in air, space and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter/Released) CMSAF Cody visits Nellis AFB
CMSAF Cody visits Nellis AFB
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2016
A C-17 carrying Airmen from the 66th Rescue Squadron and 823rd Maintenance Squadron returning home from deployment taxis down the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 7. The Airmen were bused from the Nellis AFB flightline to the 823rd MXS hangar where their families awaited their arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum) 823rd MXS, 66th RQS return from deployment
Approximately 80 Airmen from the 66th Rescue Squadron and 823rd Maintenance Squadron were welcomed home June 3 and 7 after being deployed for approximately four months.
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2016
Two aircrew members, assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, load their gear onto a B-1B Lancer before takeoff during Green Flag 16-05 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 21, 2016. Squadrons, such as the 34th BS, use Green Flag as a valuable opportunity to train new B-1B pilots and crewmembers alike for what to expect downrange. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum) 34th BS Gains Deployment Training at Green Flag
When Nellis Air Force Base comes to mind, the most common association that is made is that the base hosts the massive air-to-air training exercise known as Red Flag. Lesser know is an exercise that plays just as important a training role for Airmen preparing to deploy: Green Flag.
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2016
Dominican contractors level and smooth out the new concrete to create the foundation for a new clinic in Copeyito, Dominican Republic as part of Exercise NEW HORIZONS 2016, Apr. 7, 2016. NEW HORIZONS enhances U.S. military training and readiness by giving military civil engineers and medical professionals an opportunity to hone their craft and train for humanitarian assistance or disaster relief situations. Members of the 820th RED HORSE Squadron, from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, provide Quality Control and Quality Assurance during the foundation preparation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Chenzira Mallory/Released) US, Domincan Republic strengthen partnerships while building hospitals
Military civil engineers and medical professionals use this opportunity to train on planning, preparing, deploying and performing their jobs outside of the U.S.
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2016
Airmen, assigned to the 555th Red Horse Squadron, tighten bolts on structures that will become the roof of the new firehouse at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 2, 2016. What make the 555th an invaluable asset to Nellis AFB are the relationships it shares with other squadrons on base, including the 820th RHS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum) 555th RHS pivotal in new firehouse construction
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.--Located in the desert of Area 2 on the northeast side of Nellis AFB, the 555th Red Horse Squadron is a small reserve unit that works with the 820th RHS to accomplish a much larger mission whether it’s on the installation or during a worldwide deployment .
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2016
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