A pilots first Red Flag

Capt. Taylor Blevins, 77th Fighter Squadron hands his helmet bag to his Crew Chief Staff Sgt. William Reeder after returning from a training mission at Red Flag 09-4, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 16, 2009. Red Flag is a highly-realistic combat training exercise that pits U.S. and allied nation air forces against 'enemy' forces in a challenging air, ground, cyberspace and electronic threat environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

A pilots first Red Flag

Capt. Taylor Blevins, 77th Fighter Squadron F-16CJ pilot,gets his life support gear on before a training mission at Red Flag 09-4, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 16, 2009. Red Flag is a highly-realistic combat training exercise that pits U.S. and allied nation air forces against 'enemy' forces in a challenging air, ground, cyberspace and electronic threat environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

A pilots Red Flag

Capt. Taylor Blevins, 77th Fighter Squadron reviews and signs off pre-flight paperwork before getting into a F-16CJ and departing for a training mission at Red Flag 09-4, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., on July 16, 2009. Red Flag is a highly-realistic combat training exercise that pits U.S. and allied nation air forces against 'enemy' forces in a challenging air, ground, cyberspace and electronic threat environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

Red Flag 09.4

A 2-ship of Israeli Air Force F-16s from Ramon Air Base, Israel head out to the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 17, 2009 during Red Flag 09-4. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas. Red Flag is one of a series of advanced training programs administered by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and Nellis, through the 414th Combat Training Squadron. Flying for Red Flag 09-4 begins July 13 and ends July 24. U.S. aircraft will come from Nellis and Creech in Nevada, South Carolina, Idaho, the United Kingdom, Washington, Oklahoma and Ohio. Aircraft types will include F-15s, F-16s, E-3s and KC-135s. In addition to U.S. aircraft, the Israeli Air Force will be flying F-16C Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released

Red Flag 09.4

An Israeli Air Force F-16 from Ramon Air Base, Israel, moves into refueling position July 17, 2009 over the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag 09-4. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas. Red Flag is one of a series of advanced training programs administered by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and Nellis, through the 414th Combat Training Squadron. Flying for Red Flag 09-4 begins July 13 and ends July 24. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas. Red Flag is one of a series of advanced training programs administered by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and Nellis, through the 414th Combat Training Squadron. Flying for Red Flag 09-4 began July 13 and ends July 24. Units participating in 09-4 are from Nellis and Creech in Nevada, South Carolina, Idaho, the United Kingdom, Washington, Oklahoma and Ohio. Aircraft types include F-15s, F-16s, E-3s and KC-135s. In addition to U.S. aircraft, the Israeli Air Force will be flying F-16C Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released

Red Flag 09.4

A 4-ship of F-15's from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho head out to the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 17, 2009 during Red Flag 09-4. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas. Red Flag is one of a series of advanced training programs administered by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and Nellis, through the 414th Combat Training Squadron. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas. Red Flag is one of a series of advanced training programs administered by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and Nellis, through the 414th Combat Training Squadron. Flying for Red Flag 09-4 began July 13 and ends July 24. Units participating in 09-4 are from Nellis and Creech in Nevada, South Carolina, Idaho, the United Kingdom, Washington, Oklahoma and Ohio. Aircraft types include F-15s, F-16s, E-3s and KC-135s. In addition to U.S. aircraft, the Israeli Air Force will be flying F-16C Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released