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An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, takes off during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 5, 2020. The F-35A, with its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, will provide next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Various Aircraft Take off during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

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An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, takes off during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 5, 2020. The F-35A, with its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, will provide next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by William [Read More …]

One of two B-1B Lancers, prepare to land during Red Flag 20-1, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2020. Five B-1Bs arrived from Ellsworth AFB, S.D., to participate in Red Flag 20-1, hosted by Nellis AFB. The exercise will provide U.S. Air Force Airmen with the opportunity to work alongside allied air forces in a realistic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)
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B-1B Lancers Fly at Red Flag 20-1

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A B-1B Lancer, belonging to the 28th Bomb Wing, begins its ascension into the sky over Las Vegas, during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2020. Five B-1Bs flew from Ellsworth AFB, S.D., to participate in Red Flag. The exercise will provide U.S. Air Force Airmen with the opportunity to work alongside allied air forces [Read More …]

An Airman assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron prepares for an aircraft to taxi during a ‘Furious 48’ exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 12, 2020. Exercises like this provide both aircrew and support personnel stationed at the Liberty Wing the experience needed to maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madeline Herzog)
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‘Furious 48’ readiness exercise

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An Airman assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron prepares for an aircraft to taxi during a ‘Furious 48’ exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 12, 2020. Exercises like this provide both aircrew and support personnel stationed at the Liberty Wing the experience needed to maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the NATO alliance. [Read More …]

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers are staged on the flight line before the start of Exercise Cope North 20 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 12, 2020. Cope North was held in Japan as often as four times a year but was moved to Andersen AFB, Guam, in 1999. The exercise is now held once a year and continues to serve as a keystone event to promote stability and security throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gracie Lee)
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Cope North 2020

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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers are staged on the flight line before the start of Exercise Cope North 20 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 12, 2020. Cope North was held in Japan as often as four times a year but was moved to Andersen AFB, Guam, in 1999. The exercise is now held once a year and continues [Read More …]

Airmen from Cannon Air Force Base’s 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team refuel a F-22 Raptor aircraft during Emerald Warrior at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline, Alaska, Jan. 29, 2020. Being able to execute this capability in these conditions marks a historic first for the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Marcel Williams)
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27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron at Emerald Warrior 20-1

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Airmen from Cannon Air Force Base’s 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team refuel a F-22 Raptor aircraft during Emerald Warrior at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline, Alaska, Jan. 29, 2020. Being able to execute this capability in these conditions marks a historic first for the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman [Read More …]