A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft launches during Red Flag 15-1 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 26, 2015. The pilot and aircraft are assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy. Red Flag provides a series of intense air-to-air scenarios for aircrew and ground personnel to increase their combat readiness and effectiveness for future real-world operations. A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft launches during Red Flag 15-1 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 26, 2015. The pilot and aircraft are assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy. Red Flag provides a series of intense air-to-air scenarios for aircrew and ground personnel to increase their combat readiness and effectiveness for future real-world operations. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (2.09 MB) Tags: Photo Essays Photo By: VIRIN: 663901-F-WZH58-806.jpg Photo Gallery