An F-35 Lightning II fighter jet assigned to 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron takes off for Weapons School Integration at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 25, 2019. The 422nd is part of the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group which provides test results that directly benefit aircrews in Air Combat Command, Air Force Central Command, Pacific Air Forces and United States Air Forces in Europe by providing them with operationally proven hardware and software systems.
 

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 16th Weapons Squadron takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 25, 2019. The F-16 has all-weather capability that allows it to accurately deliver ordnance during non-visual bombing conditions. The 17th WPS is one of 19 squadrons assigned to the U.S. Air Force Weapons School at Nellis.
 

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron takes off for Weapons School Integration at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 25, 2019. The 64th AGRS provides a realistic, threat-representative, contested environment for U.S. and coalition combat units to train against. The squadron operates 20 F-16C aircraft, providing a realistic, threat-representative, contested environment for US and coalition combat units to train against.
 

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 24th Tactical Air Support Squadron takes off during a Weapons School Integration exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 25, 2019. The F-16 has been a major component of the combat forces committed to the war on terrorism flying thousands of sorties in support of operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The 24th TASS was activated at Nellis on March 2, 2018, and its primary function is training, supporting and performing close air support.
 

An F-35 Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron takes off for Weapons School Integration at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 25, 2019. The 422nd is part of the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group whose mission is to provide the warfighter with the latest in software, hardware, weapons and tactics techniques and procedures to win America’s wars. WSINT demonstrates the strategic advantage of multi-domain, integrated command and control and produces leaders capable of delivering success in a spectrum ranging from small tactical teams to strategic transformational change.
 

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron takes off for Weapons School Integration at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 25, 2019. The principal testament of the AGRS is the consistent dominance of the Air Force during recent conflicts. The mission of the 64th AGRS is “To prepare the combat air forces, joint and allied aircrews for tomorrow’s victories with challenging and realistic threat replication, training, academics and feedback.”