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United States Air Force and Army service members prepare for the Command and Control Element during Black Flag 23-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 23, 2023. Airmen and Soldiers executed mission sets that demonstrated the ability to provide integral communication through accessing Department of Defense computer networks, employing multiple tactical data links, and communicating with aircraft. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo).

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United States Air Force and Army service members disassemble the Command and Control Element after Black Flag 23-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 23, 2023. This allowed for Air Force Command and Control to access real time data and resources to execute live operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)

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United States Army 1st Lt. Erickson Gonzalez, left, and Sgt. Monique Easy, Joint Communications Support Element, pose in front of the van and C-17 used in the Command and Control Element during Black Flag 23-1 operations at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 23, 2023. This operation was accomplished by the combined effort between the C2 teams both on the ground and on the C-17 as they shared real time data to facilitate live operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)

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The 422d Test and Evaluation Squadron Command and Control Division integrated with Tactical Air Control Party and Pararescue Jumper forces to execute non-traditional Reconnaissance and Personnel Recovery operations during Black Flag 23-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 23, 2023. The air team on the C-17 employed Weapons Directors and an Air Battle Manager, typically found in a ground-based Control and Reporting Center or Airborne Warning and Control System, to manage the air war with multiple Joint fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hannah Fisk, left and Tech. Sgt. Megan Wolfe, Weapons Directors with the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, Command and Control (C2) Division, operate inside the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III during Black Flag 23-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 23, 2023. This operation was accomplished by the combined effort between the C2 teams both on the ground and on the C-17 as they shared data real time to facilitate live operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)

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82nd ATRS Detachment 1 trains using QF-16 Vipers at Holloman

A QF-16 Viper does an aerial maneuver at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2023. The 82nd ATRS detachment at Holloman is one of only two places in the world that operate QF-16 Vipers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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82nd ATRS Detachment 1 trains using QF-16 Vipers at Holloman

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Harris, 82nd ATRS Detachment 1 commander throws a rock hand symbol before takeoff at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2023. The detachment stationed at Holloman is a part of the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group at Tyndall Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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82nd ATRS Detachment 1 trains using QF-16 Vipers at Holloman

Two QF-16 Vipers from the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron Detachment 1, taxi on the flightline at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2023.The 82nd ATRS is responsible for providing QF-16s for customers’ system tests that require aerial targets for weapons testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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82nd ATRS Detachment 1 trains using QF-16 Vipers at Holloman

Kirk Mays, 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron Detachment 1 pilot, prepares his equipment in the cockpit of a QF-16 Viper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2023. The detachment stationed at Holloman is a part of the 53rd Wing located at Eglin Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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82nd ATRS Detachment 1 trains using QF-16 Vipers at Holloman

Two QF-16 Vipers from the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron Detachment 1, prepare to take off on the runway at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Feb. 22, 2023. The 82nd ATRS is responsible for providing QF-16s for customers system tests that require aerial targets for weapons testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)

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In order to better reflect its alignment with the 753rd Test and Evaluation Group within the 53rd Wing, the 29th Training Systems Squadron has been redesignated to the 29th Test and Evaluation Squadron, as of Feb. 16, 2023.

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53rd Wing’s MUSTANGS: the future of agile data capture and ACE capability

An F-35A Lighting II and Multi-Utilization Secure Tactical And Network Ground Stations (MUSTANGS) are pictured on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 16, 2022. Part of the Crowd-Sourced Flight Data (CSFD) program, MUSTANGS is a mobile vehicle that can download, process, and offload important data from Quick Reaction Instrumentation Package (QRIP) equipped aircraft without the need for fixed operational test infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

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53rd Wing’s MUSTANGS: the future of agile data capture and ACE capability

An F-35A Lighting II and Multi-Utilization Secure Tactical And Network Ground Station (MUSTANGS) are pictured on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 16, 2022. Part of the Crowd-Sourced Flight Data (CSFD) program, MUSTANGS is a mobile vehicle that can download, process, and offload important data from Quick Reaction Instrumentation Package (QRIP) equipped aircraft without the need for fixed operational test infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

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53rd Wing’s MUSTANGS: the future of agile data capture and ACE capability

An F-35A Lighting II and Multi-Utilization Secure Tactical And Network Ground Station (MUSTANGS) are pictured on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 16, 2022. Part of the Crowd-Sourced Flight Data (CSFD) program, MUSTANGS is a mobile vehicle that can download, process, and offload important data from Quick Reaction Instrumentation Package (QRIP) equipped aircraft without the need for fixed operational test infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

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53rd Wing’s MUSTANGS: the future of agile data capture and ACE capability

An F-35A Lighting II and Multi-Utilization Secure Tactical And Network Ground Station (MUSTANGS) are pictured on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 16, 2022. Part of the Crowd-Sourced Flight Data (CSFD) program, MUSTANGS is a mobile vehicle that can download, process, and offload important data from Quick Reaction Instrumentation Package (QRIP) equipped aircraft without the need for fixed operational test infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

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53rd Wing’s MUSTANGS: the future of agile data capture and ACE capability

An F-35A Lighting II and Multi-Utilization Secure Tactical And Network Ground Station (MUSTANGS) are pictured on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 16, 2022. Part of the Crowd-Sourced Flight Data (CSFD) program, MUSTANGS is a mobile vehicle that can download, process, and offload important data from Quick Reaction Instrumentation Package (QRIP) equipped aircraft without the need for fixed operational test infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

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Colonel James Hewitt, 688th Cyberspace Wing commander, left, and Colonel Mathew Bradley, 53rd Wing commander, right, cheer after cutting the ribbon officially opening the 53rd Computer Systems Squadron’s new building at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan 10. 2022. The 53rd CSS is a geographically separated unit from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Airman First Class Bell)

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Colonel James Hewitt, 688th Cyberspace Wing commander, left, and Colonel Mathew Bradley, 53rd Wing commander, right, cut the ribbon officially opening the new 53rd Computer Systems Squadron building at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan 10. 2022. The 53rd CSS is a geographically separated unit from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Airman First Class Bell)

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53rd Wing A-10C pilot receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for Combat Ops

U.S. Air Force Major Kyle Adkison, A-10 Pilot assigned to the 53rd Wing is presented the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat Service by U.S. Air Force Major General R. Scott Jobe, Director of Plans, Programs, and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, during a ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 22, 2022. The distinguished flying cross is awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Both heroism and achievement must be entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine.

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53rd Wing A-10C pilot receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for Combat Ops

U.S. Air Force Major General R. Scott Jobe, Director of Plans, Programs, and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, speaks during a ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 22, 2022. During the presentation, U.S. Air Force Major Kyle Adkison, A-10 Pilot assigned to the 53rd Wing was presented the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat Service for extraordinary achievement while supporting Operation FREEDOM'S SENTINEL and the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan, August 2019.

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