Red Flag 14-1

Senior Airmen Oren Hemphill, an F-15E Strike Eagle crew chief, from the 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, performs pre-flight checks before his assigned aircraft heads out for a night training mission during Red Flag 14-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2014. Flying units from around the Department of Defense deploy to Nellis AFB to participate in Red Flag exercises that are typically held three times a year and organized by the 414th Combat Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)

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Royal Australian Air Force Lead Aircraftman Randall Costello, an armament specialist from the 77th Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, performs pre-flight checks before his assigned aircraft heads out for a night training mission during Red Flag 14-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2014. Since its establishment in 1975, Red Flag has played host to military units from more than 30 different countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)

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Staff Sgt. Jake Perez, an F-15E Strike Eagle crew chief, from the 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, performs pre-flight checks before his assigned aircraft heads out for a night training mission during Red Flag 14-1 at Nellis AFB, Nev., Jan. 30, 2014. The introduction of low-visibility conditions presents aircrews with a number of challenges that test their ability to perform the mission at any time; day or night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)

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An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 391st Fighter Squadron from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho., sits on the flightline before a night training mission during Red Flag 14-1 at Nellis AFB, Nev., Jan. 30, 2014. The exercise is conducted on the 2.9 million square acre Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Travis Beckwich, 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, assigned to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, conducts pre-flight inspections during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 31, 2014, at Nellis AFB, Nev. Former Tactical Air Command Gen. Robert Dixon established Red Flag in 1975 to better prepare airmen for combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)

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Leading Aircraftman Randall Costello, No. 77 Squadron armament technician, from Royal Australian Air Force Base Williamtown, Australia, conducts a pre-flight inspection during Red Flag 14-1, Jan. 31, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag gives aircrews and air support operations service members from various airframes, military services, and allied countries an opportunity to integrate and practice combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)

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An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, awaits pre-flight checks during Red Flag 14-1 Jan. 31, 2014, at Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag gives Airmen an opportunity to experience realistic, stressful combat situations in a controlled environment to increase their ability to complete missions and safely return home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)

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Photo: Red Flag participants tackle night ops

Published Feb. 3, 2014

Red Flag 14-1

Red Flag 14-1

Red Flag 14-1

Red Flag 14-1

Red Flag 14-1

Red Flag 14-1

Red Flag 14-1