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AWACS demonstrates historic firsts, receives and processes in-air EW updates in minutes

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jesse Snook, Air Battle Manager with the 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Detachment 1, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, sitting in for the E-3G operator work station executing historic E-3G in-flight test. For the first time, the U.S. Air Force’s E-3G airborne warning and control system aircraft, or AWACS, demonstrated the ability to receive and process in-air electronic warfare software updates derived from EW data collected and transmitted while in flight. (USAF photo by Kimberly Woodruff)

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An E-3A Sentry assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, takes off for a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1, Feb. 9, 2022. The 414th Combat Training Squadron conducts Red Flag exercises to provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Whales & Tales

An E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 7, 2022. The 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron was at Nellis to participate in Red Flag 22-1, a joint aerial exercise held at the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Leyinzca Bihlajama)

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Whales & Tales

The crew of an E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft from the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron prepare for departure at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 7, 2022. The crew was at Nellis for Red Flag 22-1, a joint aerial exercise held at the base each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Leyinzca Bihlajama)

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Whales & Tales

Members of the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron walk to their E-3A Sentry aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 7, 2022. The Airborne Warning and Control Systems aircraft and its crew were participating in Red Flag 22-1, a joint aerial exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Leyinzca Bihlajama)

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Whales & Tales

Members of the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron receive pre-flight briefings at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 7, 2022. The 964th AACS was at Nellis for Red Flag 22-1, a joint aerial exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Leyinzca Bihlajama)

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Maintenance inspect the jet at Red Flag Nellis 22-1

552nd maintenance crews inspect the E-3 before they fly during Red Flag 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base. (Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Leyinzca Bihlajama)

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Maintence crews inspect E-3 at Red Flag 22-1

552nd maintenance crews inspect the E-3 before they fly during Red Flag 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base. (Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Leyinzca Bihlajama)

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965th AACS brings future to AWACS with DRAGON Mod at Red Flag

An E-3A Sentry aircraft awaits its crew during Red Flag 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 7, 2022. For Red Flag 22-2, the 965th Airborne Aircraft Control Squadron is one of 14 units participating in the exercise, and is the first to use the DRAGON modified E-3 Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) flight deck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Meagan Hannon)

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965th AACS brings future to AWACS with DRAGON Mod at Red Flag

Members of the 552nd Maintenance Squadron perform pre-flight checks on their E-3A Sentry aircraft during Red Flag 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 7, 2022. For Red Flag 22-2, the 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron is using an E-3 outfitted with the DRAGON modification, an update to the avionics displays to more modern glass equipment, combined with a communications network upgrade to the aircraft’s data-link system. Together they bring a higher degree of situational awareness to the front of the jet, as well as enhanced survivability due to their ability to display the air and threat picture with greater clarity.(U.S. Air Force photo by Meagan Hannon)

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965th AACS brings future to AWACS with DRAGON Mod at Red Flag

An E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft takes off at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 7, 2022, during the previous Red Flag 22-1 exercise. For Red Flag 22-2, the 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron utilized the new DRAGON modifications on their E-3 for Red Flag 22-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Meagan Hannon)

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A sign at Joe B. Barnes park discourages geese attracting activities in community near Tinker Air Force Base. (courtesy photo)

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Ray Moody, Natural Resources biologist, conducts bird surveys at Lake Stanley Draper and both Gulls and Canada geese are present. (courtesy photo)

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Clark Baker with the USDA uses pyrotechnics to scare geese off the golf course because the course lies in the flight path for Tinker AFB. (courtesy photo)

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Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 kicks off with allied forces

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minnesota, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 20, 2022, for Red Flag 22-1. The 414th Combat Training Squadron conducts Red Flag exercises to provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 kicks off with allied forces

A Typhoon FGR4 assigned to 1 (Fighter) Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth, United Kingdom, arrives at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 13, 2021. By training together, the U.S. and its allies ensure smooth integration and common understanding, should they be called upon to fight together in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 kicks off with allied forces

An E-7A Wedgetail assigned to RAAF Base, Williamtown, Australia, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 20, 2022, for Red Flag 22-1. The allied warfighters will gain a significant combat advantage by being exposed to realistic, representative, relevant and integrated tactical experiences at Red Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 kicks off with allied forces

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 20, 2022, for Red Flag 22-1. This iteration of Red Flag is focused on confidence under fire, integrated leadership and the warfighter culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Lt. Col. Tysen Pina, 966th Airborne Air Control Squadron commander, explains to Maj. Gen. Michael G. Kischeski, Fifteenth Air Force commander, how valuable the virtual reality training system prepares Airmen for their duties on the E-3 Sentry at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., Jan. 10, 2022. The Student Innovation Center allows for Airmen to virtually tour the jet, practice different operations and get familiar with the jet before stepping on board. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kimberly Woodruff)

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Tech. Sgt. Rodolfo Villa, 552nd Operations Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of aircrew flight equipment quality assurance, briefs U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael G. Koscheski, Fifteenth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sonia T. Lee, Fifteenth Air Force command chief, on new advancements to aircrew chemical weapons defense ensemble during their tour of the 552nd Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., Jan. 10, 2022. The general also coined Villa for his professionalism and hard work with aircrew flight equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kimberly Woodruff)

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