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Red Flag 09-4

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Members of the Army Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha prepare for a night mission in support of Red Flag 09-4. This training prepares Airmen and Soldiers to work together in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)

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Red Flag 09-4

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The First Shirt for both the Green and Red Flag exercises grills lunch for maintainers. These exercises are a unique experience for young Airmen - especially pilots - to experience a combat environment. Providing lunch to Airmen is one way the First Shirt and chaplain can serve and boost morale on the flight line where maintainers work long days in high temperatures. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)

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Red Flag 09-4

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Master Sgt. Bill Hardee, Green Flag first sergeant and first sergeant for the 77th Fighter Squadron at Red Flag, works with Red Flag 09-4 Chaplain (Capt.) Kevin Chelf to prepare and deliver lunch to maintainers on both sides of the flight line. Both the chaplain and first sergeant are from the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)

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Red Flag 09-4

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Red Flag 09-4 Chaplain (Capt.) Kevin Chelf, and Staff Sgt. Shane Rushforth, chaplain's assistant, both from the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., load their van to deliver lunch to Airmen participating in the Green and Red Flag exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo, 2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)

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Red Flag 09-4

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Red Flag Chaplain (Capt.) Kevin Chelf, and Staff Sgt. Shane Rushforth, chaplain's assistant, deliver lunch to Airmen on the flightline. "Red Flag is as stressful as a deployment when it comes to heat, workload and hours," Chaplain Chelf said. "I want them to know they have someone to talk to before problems overcome them." (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)

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Red Flag 09-4

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- After serving lunch to Red Flag maintainers, Chaplain (Capt.) Kevin Chelf, and Staff Sgt. Shane Rushforth, chaplain's assistant, both from the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., talk maintenance with Airman 1st Class Derek Orawiec. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)

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Red Flag 09-4

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Red Flag Chaplain (Capt.) Kevin Chelf serves a hamburger to Staff Sgt. William Reeder, 20th Maintenance Group from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. "It's really a chance to get out and put eyes on people," Chaplain Chelf said. "Our hope and prayer is that they remember the chaplain is here if they need him." Red Flag is an exercise that provides young Airmen - especially pilots - the opportunity to experience a combat environment.(U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)

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Red Flag 09-4

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The 77th Fighter Squadron "Gamblers" from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., are deployed to Red Flag 09-4 for training in a combat environment. Airmen from Shaw's 20th Maintenance Group check the F-16CJs and prepare them for night training missions. Units participating in Red Flag receive unrivaled combat training to assure U.S. air superiority in any conflict in which the nation may become engaged. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)

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Red Flag 09-4

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- After landing, 77th Fighter Squadron F-16CJs stop for end-of-runway checks before the pilots taxi back to their parking row. Red Flag exercises allow new pilots to train in an environment similar to that which they would experience in a deployed location. As a combat aircrew member gains experience in a combat environment, it is proven that his or her effectiveness and survival rate will also improve. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)

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Red Flag 09-4

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Fighter aircraft return from a training mission at Red Flag 09-4. The F-16CG (left) belongs to the 64th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis, and acts as red air, or 'enemy' aircraft during Red Flag exercises. The F-16CJ is from the 77th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and acts as blue air, or friendly forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)

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Red Flag 09-4

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- A 77th Fighter Squadron F-16CJ from Shaw Air Force Base taxis back from a training mission at Red Flag 09-4. Annually, Red Flag exercises attract more than 200 units utilizing about 750 aircraft and about 12,000 Airmen to fly more than 10,000 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)

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Red Flag 09-4

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Captain Adam Alm, 77th Fighter Squadron F-16CJ pilot, returns from a training mission during Red Flag 09-4. Red Flag is a comprehensive and 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/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)

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Coronet White 09-ACC-13

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airman Justin King, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron, prepares a pod for its final check during Team Shaw's operational readiness inspection, June 17. The ORI will evaluate the training and preparedness of Shaw Airman for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kathrine McDowell)

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Coronet White 09-ACC-13

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airman 1st Class Tyrone De Belen, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, dons his chemical protective gloves during Team Shaw's operational readiness inspection, June 17. The ORI will evaluate the training and preparedness of Shaw Airmen for homeland attack and worldwide deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kathrine McDowell)

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Coronet White 09-ACC-13

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Technical Sgt. Shawn Manning, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron, rebuilds a connector for a test bench cable during Team Shaw's operational readiness inspection, June 17. The ORI will evaluate the training and preparedness of Shaw Airmen for homeland attack and worldwide deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kathrine McDowell)

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Coronet White 09-ACC-13

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airman Melshondra Hopkins, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron, torques the bolts on a combustion frame during Team Shaw's operational readiness inspection, June 17. The ORI will evaluate the training and preparedness of Shaw Airmen for homeland attack and worldwide deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kathrine McDowell)

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Coronet White 09-ACC-13

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Technical Sgt. Paolo Ablang, 20th Aeromedical-Dental Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, calibrates his equipment for the next air sample to be tested for chemical contaminates during Team Shaw's operational readiness inspection, June 17. The ORI will evaluate the training and preparedness of Shaw's airmen for homeland attack and worldwide deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kathrine McDowell)

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Coronet White 09-ACC-13

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Master Sgt. James Eidson, 20th Medical Operations Squadron primary care NCOIC, checks on Master Sgt. Jeffrey Fricke, 20th Force Support Squadron product manager, during Team Shaw's operational readiness inspection, June 17. Fricke's simulated ailment was a heart attack. The ORI will evaluate the training and preparedness of Shaw's airmen for homeland attack and worldwide deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kathrine McDowell)

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Coronet White 09-ACC-13

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Staff Sgt. Genevieve Armstrong, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs broadcaster, takes her gear to a video shoot on the flightline during Team Shaw's operational readiness inspection, June 16. The ORI will evaluate Shaw's ability to survive and operate in combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kathrine McDowell)

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Coronet White 09-ACC-13

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airman 1st Class Yesenia Fernandez, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron, checks Senior Airman Micah Blanton, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron, and opposing forces team member, for vitals during Team Shaw's operational readiness inspection, June 15. The ORI will evaluate the training and preparedness of Shaw Airmen for homeland attack and worldwide deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kathrine McDowell)

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