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Caption:
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFPN) -- Airman 1st Class Keith XXXXX
removes the ladder guard after Capt. Erik XXXXX climbs into the cockpit
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 XXXXX is an F-117A Nighthawk pilot
with the 49th Fighter Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Airman
XXXXX is an electrical engineering specialist with the 49th Aircraft
Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny
Kennemer)
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