NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 25-1 through Feb. 6.
Nearly 100 aircraft are scheduled to depart Nellis twice a day and could remain in the air for up to five hours during this large-scale exercise. There will also be night launches to allow for air crew simulate training during nighttime combat operations.
During Red Flag 25-1, Nellis will welcome close to 2,000 participants from the USAF, joint services, allies and partners. The 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale AFB, La., will take command as the lead wing over the participating aircraft, including the F-35 Lightning II, HH-60 Jolly Green II, B-52 Stratofortress, and the Royal Air Force Typhoon.
Nellis has hosted Red Flag exercises since 1975 to provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment.