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U.S. Air Force Maj. James Nicholas, 55th Fighter Squadron pilot, left, shakes hands with Airman Bryce Gavitt, 55th FS crew chief, right, before taking off in support of Red Flag 17-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 27, 2017. Red Flag provides a series of intense air-to-air scenarios for aircrew and ground personnel, aiming to increase their combat readiness and effectiveness for future real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zade Vadnais) 20th FW kicks off Red Flag 17-2 at Nellis AFB
The U.S. Air Force’s two-week premier air-to-air combat training exercise, Red Flag 17-2, began Feb. 27 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and will conclude March 10.Held multiple times each year on the vast bombing and gunnery ranges of the 2.9 million acre Nevada Test and Training Range, Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving
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A crowd gathers at the 20th Medical Group clinic while awaiting a ribbon cutting ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 24, 2017. The $57 million medical clinic serves approximately 12,500 active-duty service members, retirees and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves) New $57 million medical facility cares for military community
Air Force leaders and community members attended the new 20th Medical Group clinic ribbon cutting ceremony, Feb. 24.Approximately 100 individuals attended, including Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark Ediger, Air Force surgeon general, and Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Sean Murphy, Air Combat Command surgeon general.The new $57 million medical facility, in conjunction with
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Default Air Force Logo AF selects Shaw AFB as the preferred location to host a new RPA unit
The Air Force has selected Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, as the preferred location to base a new MQ-9 Reaper group, including mission control elements.
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An F-16CM Fighting Falcon from the 55th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., taxis in preparation for a night sortie at Nellis AFB, Nev., Aug. 17, 2016. Red Flag 16-4 conducted night missions for pilots to experience training in a low-visibility environment. (U. S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Frank Miller) SEAD proves vital piece to Red Flag puzzle
It takes numerous pieces of all shapes and sizes to complete the puzzle of an Air Tasking Order during Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. One such piece to the puzzle would be suppression of enemy air defenses which has been around since the days of the Wild Weasels. “The suppression of enemy air defenses means eliminating, avoiding, and
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Maj. Gen. Glen VanHerck, United States Air Force Warfare Center commander, speaks to players of Red Flag 16‐4 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 14, 2016. The first Red Flag exercise took place 40 years ago and has since evolved into one of the world’s most premier combat training exercises a pilot can attend. (U. S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Frank Miller/Released) Red Flag 16-4: challenge issued, challenge accepted
The 55th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, brought a ”Shawesome” addition to an exercise Air Expeditionary Wing during Red Flag 16-4 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 15, 2016.  Red Flag 16-4 is scheduled to launch two missions Monday through Friday and will conclude Aug. 26th. The first Red Flag took place more than 40
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20th Fighter Wing patch Another year older
The 20th Fighter Wing, established July 28, 1947, carved another notch in its belt of existence with the arrival of its 69th birthday at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 28, 2016.According to the Air Force Historical Research Agency prior to the U.S. Air Force being established on 18 September 1947, the 20th FW was born during a time when wings were
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