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An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron, with the new “splinter” paint scheme sits in the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird hangar at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during the 57th Adversary Tactics Group change of command ceremony Aug. 5, 2016. The new paint scheme for the F-16 will serve as the closest representation of real world threats for pilots who train at Nellis AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released) Aggressor’s paint scheme gets makeover
Since 1972, the 64th Aggressor Squadron has prepared combat air forces by providing realistic threat replication and training. On Aug. 5, the 64th AGRS unveiled the new “splinter” paint scheme for the F-16 Aggressors at Nellis Air Force Base during the 57th Adversary Tactics Group change of command. The new paint scheme for the F-16 will serve as the closest representation of real world threats for pilots who train at Nellis.
0 8/08
2016
Marine F-35B aircrew members, assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., perform pre-flight checks and participate in Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 12, 2016. Since its establishment in 1975, Red Flag has played host to military units from more than 30 countries to participate in high-end flight integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum) First-ever: Marine F-35B takes part in Red Flag 16-3
For the first time, the United States Marine Corps will be participating with their F-35B during the three-week Red Flag 16-3 exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
 0 7/19
2016
Senior Airman Marques Jones, a maintainer assigned to 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., updates maintenance record for an F-16 CJ prior to a Red Flag 16-3 night training mission July 13, 2016 at Nellis AFB, Nev. Exhaustive efforts are made by ground crew members to ensure the operability of their assigned aircraft and in turn, the safety of the aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz/Released) Red Flag 16-3 continues into Nevada night
Red Flag 16-3 Night Operations
 0 7/15
2016
Staff Sgt. Donald Fisher, a well drilling technician assigned to the 557th Expeditionary Red Horse Squadron, carries buckets of sand to pour down the well site at Al Taqaddum Air Base, Iraq, June 2, 2016. The 557th ERHS well drilling team are obtaining an organic water source for Al Taqaddum. Red Horse is helping to improve Iraq's infrastructure in support of the Government of Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released) Red Horse team drills wells in Iraq

 0 7/08
2016
A 99th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Flight Airman spreads open a yellow triage tarp during a base exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 12, 2016. The simulated attacks occurred at the track at the Warrior Fitness Center during a mock squadron PT and at Hangar 220 during a mock ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum) Nellis AFB conducts base wide exercise May 9-12
On May 9 to 12 Nellis AFB conducted a base wide exercise to evaluate the real-life response capabilities of emergency personnel and the base populace to a variety of scenarios depicting situations that could impact the base at any time.
0 5/18
2016
Master Sgt. Thomas Moore is the first sister-service member to undergo the School’s Advanced Maintenance Superintendent Course at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 16, 2016. With the skills learned at the AMSC, Moore will serve a vital role in reengineering the way the Marine Corps handles aircraft maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum) First Marine graduates USAF AMMOS
On May 20, 2016, Master Sgt. Thomas Moore, Marine Aviation and Logistics Squadron 11 aircraft maintenance chief, will graduate the AMMOS course at Nellis AFB, becoming not only the first Marine to complete the course, but the first sister-service member ever.
 0 5/18
2016
Staff Sgt. John Mitchell, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance technician, wears an EOD suit during a training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 5, 2016. Trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats all over the world, EODs are the specialists who bravely serve as the Air Force’s bomb squad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum) Nellis EOD conducts counter-IED training
The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD technicians conducted a training exercise on May 5, 2016, at Nellis AFB in order to hone their skills and be better prepared for future scenarios.
0 5/10
2016
Staff Sgt. Ron, 432nd Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, left, and Tech. Sgt. Bryan, 432nd Maintenance Group technical order distribution office, right, inspect a torque wrench and laptop May 3, 2016. QA inspects every aspect of maintenance performed on MQ-1 Predators and MQ-9 Reapers including the support shops to ensure Airmen have the right tools to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen/Released) Assuring maintenance quality for the MQ-1, MQ-9 mission
Quality assurance (QA) Airmen in the maintenance world are known by many titles; the “best of the best”, the “eyes and ears”, and even “sharks in the water” for their "no nonsense" attitudes where maintenance is concerned.
0 5/09
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.
0 4/14
2016
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