‘Tigers’ launch jets to kickoff Red Flag 13-3
79th Fighter Squadron ‘Tigers’ pilots sit stacked on the Nellis AFB runway ramp with a view of the Las Vegas, Nev., skyline before taking off on their night missions during day one of Red Flag 13-3, Feb. 25, 2013. The ‘Tigers’ launched a total of 16 times during day and nighttime missions to kick off the exercise. The unit has approximately 15 F-16 Fighting Falcons on the ground at Nellis AFB and 35 pilots slated to fly throughout the three-week long exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)