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Caption:
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFPN) -- Capt. Erik XXXXXX reads a
pre-flight checklists during Red Flag 06-1, here Jan. 21 to Feb. 18.
Red Flag is an exercise that tests aircrews' warfighting skills.
Flights involve more than 100 aircraft, including B-52 Stratofortresses
and F-16 Fighting Falcons. The aircraft are flying missions day and
night to the nearby Nevada Test and Training Range where they simulate
an air war. Along with the Air Force, units from the Army, Navy, NATO
and several allied countries are participating. Captain XXXXXX is an
F-117A Nighthawk pilot with the 49th Fighter Squadron at Holloman Air
Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny
Kennemer)
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