79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron “Tigers” takes off to participate in Red Flag-Nellis (RFN) from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2023. The Tigers will participate in RFN 24-1 to sharpen combat capabilities and strengthen partnerships across joint services and allied nations, ensuring the 20th Fighter Wing is capable of providing and maintaining air supremacy anytime, anywhere the mission dictates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron “Tigers” board F-16C Fighting Falcons at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2024. The Tigers were preparing to participate in Red Flag-Nellis 24-1, a large-scale joint exercise designed to provide Airmen an opportunity to experience advanced, relevant and realistic combat scenarios in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron (FS) “Tigers” perform pre-flight checks at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2024. 79th FS pilots departed for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1 to participate in an advanced, innovative training environment alongside air forces and airframes from across the globe to further strengthen interoperability and sharpen combat skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jesus “FNT” Maese, 79th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares an F-16C Fighting Falcon to leave for Red Flag-Nellis (RFN) 24-1 from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2024. RFN 24-1 provides 20th Fighter Wing Airmen an opportunity to increase cooperation, collaboration and interoperability between services across the Department of Defense and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

The 79th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) “Tigers” emblem is displayed on an F-16C Fighting Falcon leaving for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1 from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2024. Airmen assigned to the 79th FGS play a critical role in ensuring the operational and combat readiness of 20th Fighter Wing aircraft by providing maintenance support during RFN 24-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron (FS) leave for Red Flag-Nellis (RFN) 24-1 from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2024. RFN 24-1 provides 79th FS pilots a higher caliber of training in strategy, force design and adversary warfighting, ensuring the 20th Fighter Wing is capable of providing world class combat airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

U.S Air Force Capt. Joshua “Pogo” Holden, 79th Fighter Squadron (FS) pilot, displays squadron pride before taking off for Red Flag-Nellis (RFN) from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2024. During RFN 24-1, 79th FS “Tigers” will train alongside partner nations and joint forces in advanced training scenarios, helping forge a stronger network of alliances capable of meeting and exceeding global security requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

Published Jan. 17, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron “Tigers” takes off to participate in Red Flag-Nellis (RFN) from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2023. The Tigers will participate in RFN 24-1 to sharpen combat capabilities and strengthen partnerships across joint services and allied nations, ensuring the 20th Fighter Wing is capable of providing and maintaining air supremacy anytime, anywhere the mission dictates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1