By / Published August 04, 2015
An F-22A Raptor from the 95th Fighter Squadron stationed with the 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron from Fairchild AFB, Washington, during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis AFB, Nev., July 31, 2015. Flying units from around the Department of Defense deploy to Nellis AFB to participate in Red Flag exercises that are typically held three times a year and organized by the 414th Combat Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
An F-22A Raptor from the 95th Fighter Squadron stationed with the 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, receives jet fuel from a refueling boom July 31, 2015, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. More than 20 units from across the globe are at Nellis AFB to participate in Red Flag 15-3. The jet was refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron from Fairchild AFB, Washington. Since its establishment in 1975, Red Flag has played host to military units from more than 30 different countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
An F-22A Raptor from the 95th Fighter Squadron stationed with the 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, flies beside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., over the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, July 31, 2015. After receiving fuel the aircrews wait for their wingmen before continuing on with their specific mission. The exercise is conducted above the 2.9 million square acre NTTR north of Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
An F-22A Raptor from the 95th Fighter Squadron stationed with the 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, flies beside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, Fairchild AFB, Washington, while waiting for others to receive fuel over the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, July 31, 2015. Red Flag gives aircrews and air support operations service members from various airframes, military services, and allied countries an opportunity to integrate and practice combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
An F-22A Raptor from the 95th Fighter Squadron stationed with the 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, Fairchild AFB, Washington, over the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag 15-3 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, July 31, 2015. Red Flag gives Airmen an opportunity to experience realistic, stressful combat situations in a controlled environment to increase their ability to complete missions and safely return home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
An F-22A Raptor from the 95th Fighter Squadron stationed with the 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, approaches a refueling boom July 31, 2015, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. More than 20 units from across the globe are at Nellis AFB to participate in Red Flag 15-3. The jet was refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron from Fairchild AFB, Washington. Since its establishment in 1975, Red Flag has played host to military units from more than 30 different countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)