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  • Red Flag 22-2: Thunderbolts lead the way

    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada -- During the Vietnam War, the United States Air Force lost more than 1,700 aircraft and thousands of aircrew, sparking an immediate need to better prepare aircrews for combat. After the war ended in 1975, the Air Force established an air-focused exercise called Red

  • Red Flag 22-2 showcases integration of Air Power

    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NV -- "We must have a deep understanding of our competitor's mindset and anticipate their future moves," said Col. Jared "Jabba" Hutchinson, 414th Combat Training Squadron commander. "Red Flag allows us and our allies to perform in scenarios to prepare us should we ever be