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Pilots engage in independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen complete independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) for an F-35 Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. The intent for IPOP Tactics Development and Evaluation is to equip Combat Air Forces with a tool that permits location agnostic off-station operations for the F-35 Lightning II to operate without the deployment of maintenance personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Pilots engage in independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Maintenance Operational Test (MxOT) division observe the arrival of F-35 Lightning IIs at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. The MxOT team is working towards a standardization of tactics, techniques and procedures development in a joint environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Lehoski, left, the 53rd Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Joshua Biedermann, the incoming 53rd Test and Evaluation Group (TEG) commander, , during a change of command ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 26, 2024. The 53rd Test and Evaluation Group manages and oversees the testing, evaluation, and tactics development for various aircraft, weapons, and systems, ensuring their operational effectiveness across multiple Air Force bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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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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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 Kyle Adkison, A-10 Pilot assigned to the 53rd Wing is presented the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat Device 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 "C" device was established in 2016 to distinguish an award earned for exceptionally meritorious service or achievement performed under combat conditions.
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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 Device 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 "C" device was established in 2016 to distinguish an award earned for exceptionally meritorious service or achievement performed under combat conditions.
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Staff Sgt. Keyli Pillaro-Estrada, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts pre-flight checks on a Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II prior to a flight during Black Flag 22-2, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 21, 2022. Pillaro-Estrada, normally an Air Force F-35A crew chief, tested interoperability with the Marine Corps version, the F-35B. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Staff Sgt. Keyli Pillaro-Estrada, 57 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, talks with Marine Cpl. Jesse Mattics assigned to Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron 1, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona prior to a mission for Black Flag 22-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept 21. 2022.. Members of the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps participated in consolidated F-35 Cross service maintenance and logistics training during Black Flag 22-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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220920-F-UT528-1017

An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada, takes off for a Black Flag 22-2 mission at Nellis AFB, Nev., Sept. 20, 2022. This Black Flag assessed interoperability of near-future capabilities across the domains and services with a focus on tactical data link and consolidated F-35 cross service maintenance and logistics. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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220920-F-UT528-1013

An F-16C Falcon assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), takes off for a Black Flag 22-2 mission, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 20, 2022. Black Flag 22-2 assessed interoperability of near-future capabilities across the domains and services. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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220920-F-UT528-1008

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, takes off in support of Black Flag 22-2, at Nellis Air Force Base, Sept. 20 Sept. 2022. The 64th AGRS provided adversary air during the exercise. This Black Flag assessed interoperability of near-future capabilities across the domains and services with a focus on tactical data link and consolidated F-35 cross service maintenance and logistics. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Lt. Col. Kevin “Mongo” Jens, an F-16 pilot assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, 53rd Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and his wife Krys Jens pose for a photo at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada July 8, 2022. Mongo has completed more than four thousand flight hours as an F-16 pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makenna Gott)
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Mrs. Krys Jens takes a video of her husband, Lt. Col. Kevin "Mongo" Jens, a pilot assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, 53d Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, as he completes more than four thousand flight hours as an F-16 pilot at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 8, 2022. This is a feat few pilots have been able to accomplish in the Air Force's 75-year history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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220708-F-YO028-1103

Lt. Col. Kevin "Mongo" Jens assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, 53d Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, hugs his wife after completing over four thousand flight hours as an F-16 pilot at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 8, 2022. This is a feat few pilots have been able to accomplish in the Air Force's 75-year history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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220708-F-YO028-1028

Lt. Col. Kevin "Mongo" Jens, pilot assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, 53d Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, completes four thousand flight hours as an F-16 pilot at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 8, 2022. Jens started in A-10s and flew in Desert Storm as a Lt. and flew his first F-16 in 1997. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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Lt. Col. Kevin "Mongo" Jens, pilot assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, 53d Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, completes over four thousand flight hours as an F-16 pilot at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 8, 2022. This is a feat few pilots have been able to accomplish in the Air Force's 75-year history. Jens started in A-10s and flew in Desert Storm as a Lt. and flew his first F-16 in 1997.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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220510-F-YO028-2423

An F-16C assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron takes off during Black Flag 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 10, 2022. The F-16 is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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220510-F-YO028-2313

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron takes off during Black Flag 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 10, 2022. Black Flag 22-1 is focused on developing and validating large force tactics and integration required to deliver combat capability and tactical advantage for the Combat Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
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