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F-35A, maintainers proving reliable at Red Flag

An F-35A Lightning II aircraft piloted by Lt. Col. Yosef Morris, 388th Fighter Wing, taxis during Red Flag 17-1, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 3, 2017. Morris flew the 2,000th sortie during the Air Force's premier air-to-air combat training exercise. This is the first deployment of the F-35A to a Red Flag. Maintainers and pilots from Hill Air Force Base's 388th and 419th Fighter Wings deployed the fifth-generation fighter to Nellis AFB Jan. 20. The exercise provides aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/R. Nial Bradshaw))

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F-35A, maintainers proving reliable at Red Flag

Crew Chief Airman 1st Class Raul Guzman prepares to launch an F-35A Lightning II aircraft piloted by Lt. Col. Yosef Morris, 388th fighter Wing, during Red Flag 17-1, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 3, 2017. Morris flew the 2,000th sortie during the Air Force's premier air-to-air combat training exercise. Pilots and maintainers from the Hill Air Force Base's 388th and 419th Fighter Wings deployed the fifth-generation fighter to Red Flag on Jan. 20. This is the first deployment of the F-35A to a Red Flag exercise. While deployed, the F-35 will fly alongside fourth- and fifth-generation platforms providing offensive and defensive counter air, suppression of enemy air defenses and limited close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo/R. Nial Bradshaw)

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F-35A proving its worth at Red Flag combat exercise

An F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off from Nellis AFB, Nevada, Feb. 2. Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings at Hill are participating in Red Flag 17-01. Red Flag is the U.S. Air Force’s premier air-to-air combat training exercise. This is the first F-35A deployment to Red Flag since the Air Force declared the jet combat ready in August 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/R. Nial Bradshaw)

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F-35A proving its worth at Red Flag combat exercise

An F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off from Nellis AFB, Nev., Feb. 2, during Red Flag 17-01. This is the first F-35A deployment to Red Flag since the Air Force declared the jet combat ready in August 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/R. Nial Bradshaw)

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Geared up

F-35A pilot, Lt. Col. Brad Klemesrud, prepares for takeoff during a Red Flag mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 2. Klemesrud and eight other Reserve pilots from the 419th Fighter Wing are participating in the Air Force’s premier air-to-air exercise to hone their skills and test the F-35A Lightning II’s capabilities in a variety of simulated combat scenarios. This marks the first year the F-35A has participated in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bryan Magaña)

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Arteaga

Senior Airman AJ Arteaga, aircrew flight equipment technician in the 419th Operations Support Flight, makes minor repairs to a pilot's g-suit during the Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bryan Magaña)

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Meet the military

(U.S. Air Force photo/Donovan Potter)

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Meet Neysa

Tech. Sgt. Neysa Henson, 419th Maintenance Squadron (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Dancing to the top

Shanoah and Tony Murray, ages 15 and 13, submitted a video for Operation Talent Search, a contest for Air Force family members, and won first place in their category’s age group and “Best of Show” honors. Now they have a shot at the Air Force-level “Entertainer of the Year” crown. (Courtesy photo)

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Departure

Pilots from the 419th and 388th Fighter Wings prepare to depart Hill AFB, Utah, Jan. 20, to participate in a Red Flag exercise at Nellis AFB, Nevada. This marks the first time the F-35A has participated in Red Flag, the U.S. Air Force’s premier air-to-air combat training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/R. Nial Bradshaw)

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Newman

Col. Brett A. Newman, 419th Maintenance Group commander

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Bring on the cheer

Senior Airman Kassidi Nudd, Staff Sgt. Brandey Faurot, and Tech. Sgt. Sara Kunze, from the 67th Aerial Port Squadron, help Auri open presents during a Christmas party for students with special needs at Mound Fort Junior High in Ogden Dec. 16. The 67th APS has hosted the party annually for nearly 30 years, providing gifts, clothes, and hygiene items. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Unwrapping!

Tech. Sgt. Sara Kunze and Senior Master Sgt. Jodi Kozy, 67th Aerial Port Squadron, unwrap presents with Mound Fort Junior High student Tony. For nearly 30 years, the 67th APS has hosted the annual party for students with special needs, providing gifts, clothes, and hygiene items. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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All grins

1st Lt. Cory Bobo, 67th Aerial Port Squadron, has a photo moment with Mound Fort Junior High student Zack during a Christmas party for students with special needs. The 67th APS has hosted the party annually for nearly 30 years, providing gifts, clothes, and hygiene items. (Courtesy photo)

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Meet and greet

Santa Claus, played by Master Sgt. Kevin Hill from the 67th Aerial Port Squadron, greets students with special needs at Mound Fort Junior High in Ogden Dec. 16. The 67th APS has hosted the party annually for nearly 30 years, providing gifts, clothes, and hygiene items. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Holiday cheer

Buddy the Elf, played by Master Sgt. Daron Nelson from the 67th Aerial Port Squadron, watches Avonlea open gifts during a Christmas party for students with special needs at Mound Fort Junior High in Ogden Dec. 16. The 67th APS has hosted the party annually for nearly 30 years, providing gifts, clothes, and hygiene items. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Load up

Senior Airman Jacob Canter, Staff Sgt. Anthony Owen, and Senior Airman Kaitlyn Hamson load up bags filled with toys for foster care children. About 50 reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing delivered gifts to more than 100 families across Northern Utah Dec. 15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bryan Magaña)

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Ho ho ho

Santa, played by 419th Fighter Wing Commander Col. David Smith, greets children of reservists during a holiday party at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Dec. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael McCool)

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Santa stops by

Col. David Smith, 419th Fighter Wing commander, embodies the spirit of Santa Claus as he arrives via F-16 to the wing’s Christmas party at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Dec. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael McCool)

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MSG Assumption of Command

Col. David Smith, 419th Fighter Wing commander, passes the 419th Mission Support Group flag to Col. Kent Hansen during an assumption of command ceremony at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Dec. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael McCool)

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