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Airman 1st Class Xavier Butler, left, and Airman 1st Class Orrin Hammontree, F-35A Lightning II crew chiefs from the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, prepare to launch sorties during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Feb. 5, 2025. This iteration of Red Flag marks 50 years of high-end training, highlighting Red Flag’s enduring legacy of preparing its participants to be combat-ready and mission-effective in the face of evolving threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)