Realistic training with Red Flag

Staff Sgt. William Reeder goes over pre-flight checks before launching a F-16CJ Wild Weasel at Red Flag 09-4 July 16 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is a highly realistic combat training exercise that pits U.S. and allied nation air forces against "enemy" forces in a challenging threat environment. Sergeant Reeder is a crew chief with the 77th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

Photo essay: Realistic training with Red Flag

Published July 22, 2009

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) -- Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted within the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range complex, north of Las Vegas. Red Flag is managed by the 414th Combat Training Squadron and is one of a series of advanced training programs administered by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center. In addition to Israel, Red Flag 09-4 includes U.S. aircraft from Nevada, South Carolina, Idaho, the United Kingdom, Washington, Oklahoma and Ohio. The exercise ends July 24.

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Realistic training with Red Flag

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