An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., awaits permission to take off on the taxi way between three Pakistani F-16C Fighting Falcons form the 39tgh Wing, 5th Squadron, Rafiqui AFB, Pakistan, and four F-16CJ Fighting Falcons from the 55th Fighter Squadron, Shaw AFB, S.C., during a night sortie at Nellis, Aug. 17. Red Flag 16-4 took place Aug. 15 through Aug. 26 and involved players from every branch of service as well as members of other countries.
 

An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon from the 55th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., taxis in preparation for a night sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 17. Red Flag 16-4 conducted day and night missions for pilots to experience training in a low visibility environment.
 

A Spanish air force pilot assigned to the 121st Squadron, Torrejon Air Base, Spain, prepares for takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 18. Flying units from around the globe deploy to Nellis AFB to participate in Red Flag, the exercise is held four times a year and organized by the 414th Combat Training Squadron.
 

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 64th Aggressors Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., is prepared for a training sortie on the flightline Aug. 16. The 64th AGRS are specially trained to replicate the tactics and techniques used by potential adversaries. Training against simulated adversaries better prepares U.S. and allied forces for potential future conflicts.
 

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Byrnes

Aircrew from the Spanish air force assigned to the 121st Squadron, Torrejon Air Base, Spain, go through preflight checks on Aug. 18. All four branches of the U.S. military and air forces from allied nations participate in Red Flag. The training is conducted to familiarize forces to work together in future operations.
 

U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Frank Miller

U.S. Air Force maintainers from the 20th Maintenance Group, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, service a F-16CJ Fighting Falcon during Red Flag 16-4 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 17. Maintainers played a key role in ensuring aircraft had were able to meet the demanding air tasking orders from the exercise.
 

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaley Kline

Four F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., wait at the end of the runway before take-off while other aircraft are launching from the flightline on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 16. Red Flag provides an opportunity for 20th FW aircrew and maintainers the ability to enhance their tactical operational skills alongside military aircraft from coalition forces.