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First Mission in Red Flag 2018
Nellis AFB, Las Vegas Nevada, USA
The FAC Tanker KC-768 "Jupiter" for the first time performs a refueling mission in flight of a US Navy aircraft. The KFirs of the FAC and the EA / 18C Growler s worked together as a team and achieved their goals.
The KC767 of the Colombian Air Force carries out a refueling mission with "Super Hornet" aircraft of the United States Navy.
The first flight mission in Red Flag 18-3 was accomplished with an important milestone for the Colombian Air Force, having made for the first time refueling in flight of US warplanes, complying with the NATO standards after applying meticulously the procedures required to interoperate with military forces of other allied countries.
After making a preliminary planning to establish the necessary coordination in this complex exercise, the Kfir Squadron of the Colombian Air Force and the Growler Squadron of the US Navy had to fulfill the objective of reducing the enemy's air defense systems, as well as escorting to the other aircraft during the flight, would attack the enemy as planned within the plan.
So it was, that once they required the fuel to extend their range of operation and autonomy during the flight, they met in the determined area so that the KC767 "Jupiter" of the Colombian Air Force, delivered to each one of the Kfir 700 gallons of fuel and then, for the first time, delivered 1045 gallons of fuel to the Growlers squadron consisting of three aircraft EA18 Super Hornet of the United States Navy, who spotted the Colombian tanker at 22,000 feet (6.7 kilometers of height on the ground), they asked for authorization to meet in flight and received the fuel from the Colombian aircraft.
Complying with the ordered mission, the aircraft of both nations successfully completed their goal thanks to "Jupiter", which consolidates the role of the Colombian Air Force to meet all NATO standards for this type of flights, involving aircraft from several countries and in which it has been preparing itself to obtain ever more demanding goals, thanks to the experience, training and logistics equipment that the Transport Squadron No.811 of the Military Air Transport Command (CATAM)
Nellis AFB, Las Vegas Nevada, USA
The FAC Tanker KC-768 "Jupiter" for the first time performs a refueling mission in flight of a US Navy aircraft. The KFirs of the FAC and the EA / 18C Growler s worked together as a team and achieved their goals.
The KC767 of the Colombian Air Force carries out a refueling mission with "Super Hornet" aircraft of the United States Navy.
The first flight mission in Red Flag 18-3 was accomplished with an important milestone for the Colombian Air Force, having made for the first time refueling in flight of US warplanes, complying with the NATO standards after applying meticulously the procedures required to interoperate with military forces of other allied countries.
After making a preliminary planning to establish the necessary coordination in this complex exercise, the Kfir Squadron of the Colombian Air Force and the Growler Squadron of the US Navy had to fulfill the objective of reducing the enemy's air defense systems, as well as escorting to the other aircraft during the flight, would attack the enemy as planned within the plan.
So it was, that once they required the fuel to extend their range of operation and autonomy during the flight, they met in the determined area so that the KC767 "Jupiter" of the Colombian Air Force, delivered to each one of the Kfir 700 gallons of fuel and then, for the first time, delivered 1045 gallons of fuel to the Growlers squadron consisting of three aircraft EA18 Super Hornet of the United States Navy, who spotted the Colombian tanker at 22,000 feet (6.7 kilometers of height on the ground), they asked for authorization to meet in flight and received the fuel from the Colombian aircraft.
Complying with the ordered mission, the aircraft of both nations successfully completed their goal thanks to "Jupiter", which consolidates the role of the Colombian Air Force to meet all NATO standards for this type of flights, involving aircraft from several countries and in which it has been preparing itself to obtain ever more demanding goals, thanks to the experience, training and logistics equipment that the Transport Squadron No.811 of the Military Air Transport Command (CATAM)
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FUERZAS COMANDO 2018
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Colombia comandos present the Fuerzas Comando trophy during the FC18 closing ceremony, July 26, 2018, at the Instituto Superior Policial, Panama. Fuerzas Comando is a competition executed by Special Operations Command South that improves the training, readiness, interoperability, and capability of regional Special Operations Forces. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alexis Velez)
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Colombia comandos present the Fuerzas Comando trophy during the FC18 closing ceremony, July 26, 2018, at the Instituto Superior Policial, Panama. Fuerzas Comando is a competition executed by Special Operations Command South that improves the training, readiness, interoperability, and capability of regional Special Operations Forces. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alexis Velez)
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The Commander of the Colombian Air Force, General Carlos Eduardo Bueno Vargas, speaks to the Colombian Airmen that are participating in Red Flag 18-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 26, 2018. The Colombian Air Force is participating in Red Flag 18-3, the U.S. Air Force's premier air-to-air combat training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
Colombian Air Force participants of Red Flag 18-3 stand in a formation as the Colombian Air Force Commander speaks to them at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 26, 2018. The Colombian Air Force Kfir fighter jets are training alongside U.S. Forces for Red Flag 18-3 in realistic air-to-air combat training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
A Colombian Air Force Kfir fighter jet launches off the flightline during Red Flag 18-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 26, 2018. Six Colombian Kfirs from Combat Squadron No. 111 are participating in air-to-air combat training exercises in Red Flag 18-3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
A Colombian Air Force Kfir fighter jet maintainer collects a Kfir drouge parachute after the jets landed during Red Flag 18-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 27, 2018. Red Flag prepares aircraft maintainers to support an advanced, relevant and realistic combat-like situation in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
A Colombian Air Force Kfir fighter jet lands on the flightline at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during Red Flag 18-3 July 26, 2018. Red Flag gives aircrew an opportunity to safely experience advanced, relevant and realistic-combat like situations in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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RED FLAG 2018 18-3
Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada,
Red Flag: the night as an ally in military aviation.
The Red Flag 18-3 aerial combat exercise that continues at Nellis Air Force Base in las Vegass, Nevada. This time with the performance of night missions where the Colombian military pilots will be put to the test. Kfir and KC767 aircraft, will carry out missions in combined operations with forces of other countries and a higher level of complexity, using the night as an ally for success of the mission.
This is how Colombian aircraft, led by experienced Air Force officers, made the first flight under NVG conditions, that required meticulous planning to achieve, defeat and protect the objectives assigned by the organization. this package of airplanes, composed of Kfir and B52 "Stratofortress" as bombers, being escorted by F16 "Fighting Falcon" and EA18G "Growler", whose mission is around forty targets.
Once again, a milestone was made for Colombian military aviation, when carrying out the first night refueling operation in flight from the KC767 Tanker "Jupiter" to EA/18G aircraft of the United States Navy, transferring more than 3800 gallons of fuel in four connections in a maneuver whose accuracy and expertise on the part of both crews, managed to extend the range of operation of these electronic warfare aircraft, whose purpose is to neutralize and disable the enemy air defense systems.
The Colombian and US airplanes also had to guarantee an additional mission of search and rescue of a combat pilot that had been ejected in hostile territory, guaranteeing the security so that the designated airplanes could evacuate their comrade in arms, in a day that was fulfilled satisfactorily for all the members of the package in which the Colombian Air Force participated.
Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada,
Red Flag: the night as an ally in military aviation.
The Red Flag 18-3 aerial combat exercise that continues at Nellis Air Force Base in las Vegass, Nevada. This time with the performance of night missions where the Colombian military pilots will be put to the test. Kfir and KC767 aircraft, will carry out missions in combined operations with forces of other countries and a higher level of complexity, using the night as an ally for success of the mission.
This is how Colombian aircraft, led by experienced Air Force officers, made the first flight under NVG conditions, that required meticulous planning to achieve, defeat and protect the objectives assigned by the organization. this package of airplanes, composed of Kfir and B52 "Stratofortress" as bombers, being escorted by F16 "Fighting Falcon" and EA18G "Growler", whose mission is around forty targets.
Once again, a milestone was made for Colombian military aviation, when carrying out the first night refueling operation in flight from the KC767 Tanker "Jupiter" to EA/18G aircraft of the United States Navy, transferring more than 3800 gallons of fuel in four connections in a maneuver whose accuracy and expertise on the part of both crews, managed to extend the range of operation of these electronic warfare aircraft, whose purpose is to neutralize and disable the enemy air defense systems.
The Colombian and US airplanes also had to guarantee an additional mission of search and rescue of a combat pilot that had been ejected in hostile territory, guaranteeing the security so that the designated airplanes could evacuate their comrade in arms, in a day that was fulfilled satisfactorily for all the members of the package in which the Colombian Air Force participated.
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RED FLAG 2018
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NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NV, UNITED STATES
07.26.2018
Colombian Air Force Kfir fighter jets fly in a formation during Red Flag 18-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 26, 2018. Red Flag is the U.S. Air Force's premier air-to-air combat training exercise. Red Flag gives aircrew an opportunity to safely experience advanced, relevant and realistic combat like situations in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NV, UNITED STATES
07.26.2018
Colombian Air Force Kfir fighter jets fly in a formation during Red Flag 18-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 26, 2018. Red Flag is the U.S. Air Force's premier air-to-air combat training exercise. Red Flag gives aircrew an opportunity to safely experience advanced, relevant and realistic combat like situations in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)
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RED FLAG 2018
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NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NV, UNITED STATES
07.26.2018
Red Flag 18-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 26, 2018. Red Flag is the U.S. Air Force's premier air-to-air combat training exercise. Red Flag gives aircrew an opportunity to safely experience advanced, relevant and realistic combat like situations in a controlled environment.
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NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NV, UNITED STATES
07.26.2018
Red Flag 18-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 26, 2018. Red Flag is the U.S. Air Force's premier air-to-air combat training exercise. Red Flag gives aircrew an opportunity to safely experience advanced, relevant and realistic combat like situations in a controlled environment.
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RED FLAG 2018
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NV, UNITED STATES
08.03.2018
Story by Tech. Sgt. Angela Ruiz
12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Public Affair
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.—The Colombian Air Force made history while participating in the U.S. Air Force’s premier air-to-air combat training exercise, Red Flag 18-3, July 16 to August 3.
The U.S. and Colombian Air Forces have been working together for the previous year and a half to advance their role in the Red Flag scenarios since Colombia began participating in the exercise in 2012.
“In the last six years they’ve [the Colombian Air Force] made significant modifications to their aircraft hardware and software that has allowed them to have greater capabilities and to participate with greater interoperability,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Carlos Nivia, U.S. Embassy in Colombia director of operations for U.S. Air Force.
The Colombian Air Force kicked off their participation in the exercise with their 767 Multi-Mission Tanker Transport Jupiter aircraft refueling a U.S. Navy EA-18 Growler from the VAQ-132 Scorpions at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington.
According to the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, this marks the first time in history a Colombian aircraft has refueled a U.S. aircraft. The 767 MMTT Jupiter refueled the Growlers and Colombian Kfirs throughout their eight day and night mission flight sorties throughout the exercise.
When the Colombian Air Force participated in 2012 they only refueled their own Kfir fighter jets. Since then, they worked with both Canada and Brazil to gain experience refueling foreign aircraft and obtained authorization to refuel U.S. aircraft, explained Colombian Air Force Lt. Col. Juan Carlos Ariza, 767 MMTT Jupiter pilot. Artza continued to say that refueling a U.S. aircraft is a huge step in Colombia’s journey to become more compatible with partner nation assets.
The Colombian Kfir fighter jets flew 36 day and night sorties in the exercise, and a Colombian Kfir pilot led a group of multiple aircraft in a simulated strike package.
Colombian Air Force Maj. Freddy Figueroa, 111th Fighter Squadron commander, trained in Red Flag 2012 as the youngest Kfir fighter jet pilot. He returned this year as a seasoned Kfir pilot and the first Colombian package strike commander for a Red Flag exercise.
A package strike commander is responsible for all aircraft as they strike against targets in enemy territory. They plan the entire mission and during execution are in charge of making tactical flight decisions for the package.
“For a Colombian pilot it’s an honor to be the leader of the tactical portion of U.S. assets,” Figueroa said. “It was a great opportunity.”
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert G. Novotny, 57th Wing commander, and Maj. Gen. Peter E. Gersten, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, expressed throughout the exercise how the training they received at Red Flag exercises in their careers had aided them in real air-to-air combat war missions and possibly even saved their lives.
“I flew in [Operation] Iraqi Freedom on night one of the war back in 2003, and it was really challenging. There were airplanes everywhere, all of the coalition partners, it was night, it was bad weather and the enemy was fighting back,” said Novotny. “I firmly felt that I had the skills available to me because of the two or three Red Flags that I had participated in as a young pilot.”
The Colombian Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Carlos Eduardo Bueno Vargas, also experienced Red Flag 2012 as the first Colombian unit commander to participate in the exercise.
Gen. Bueno traveled to Nellis AFB again this year to observe the 130 Colombian Airmen, six Colombian Kfir fighter jets and one Colombian Air Force 767 MMTT Jupiter participating in Red Flag 18-3.
During his visit, he also meet with Red Flag leadership, visited the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team and presented five U.S. Airmen with the Colombian Air Force Faith in the Cause Medal for their dedication to the Colombian Air Force mission.
“We have achieved our goals thanks to determination and will, and we have also had the collaboration and support of some exceptional men who we want to recognize” Bueno said. “Giving them recognition that is a sign of our fraternal feelings and gratitude towards those who have hosted us and have facilitated our participation in Red Flag.”
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NV, UNITED STATES
08.03.2018
Story by Tech. Sgt. Angela Ruiz
12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Public Affair
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.—The Colombian Air Force made history while participating in the U.S. Air Force’s premier air-to-air combat training exercise, Red Flag 18-3, July 16 to August 3.
The U.S. and Colombian Air Forces have been working together for the previous year and a half to advance their role in the Red Flag scenarios since Colombia began participating in the exercise in 2012.
“In the last six years they’ve [the Colombian Air Force] made significant modifications to their aircraft hardware and software that has allowed them to have greater capabilities and to participate with greater interoperability,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Carlos Nivia, U.S. Embassy in Colombia director of operations for U.S. Air Force.
The Colombian Air Force kicked off their participation in the exercise with their 767 Multi-Mission Tanker Transport Jupiter aircraft refueling a U.S. Navy EA-18 Growler from the VAQ-132 Scorpions at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington.
According to the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, this marks the first time in history a Colombian aircraft has refueled a U.S. aircraft. The 767 MMTT Jupiter refueled the Growlers and Colombian Kfirs throughout their eight day and night mission flight sorties throughout the exercise.
When the Colombian Air Force participated in 2012 they only refueled their own Kfir fighter jets. Since then, they worked with both Canada and Brazil to gain experience refueling foreign aircraft and obtained authorization to refuel U.S. aircraft, explained Colombian Air Force Lt. Col. Juan Carlos Ariza, 767 MMTT Jupiter pilot. Artza continued to say that refueling a U.S. aircraft is a huge step in Colombia’s journey to become more compatible with partner nation assets.
The Colombian Kfir fighter jets flew 36 day and night sorties in the exercise, and a Colombian Kfir pilot led a group of multiple aircraft in a simulated strike package.
Colombian Air Force Maj. Freddy Figueroa, 111th Fighter Squadron commander, trained in Red Flag 2012 as the youngest Kfir fighter jet pilot. He returned this year as a seasoned Kfir pilot and the first Colombian package strike commander for a Red Flag exercise.
A package strike commander is responsible for all aircraft as they strike against targets in enemy territory. They plan the entire mission and during execution are in charge of making tactical flight decisions for the package.
“For a Colombian pilot it’s an honor to be the leader of the tactical portion of U.S. assets,” Figueroa said. “It was a great opportunity.”
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert G. Novotny, 57th Wing commander, and Maj. Gen. Peter E. Gersten, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, expressed throughout the exercise how the training they received at Red Flag exercises in their careers had aided them in real air-to-air combat war missions and possibly even saved their lives.
“I flew in [Operation] Iraqi Freedom on night one of the war back in 2003, and it was really challenging. There were airplanes everywhere, all of the coalition partners, it was night, it was bad weather and the enemy was fighting back,” said Novotny. “I firmly felt that I had the skills available to me because of the two or three Red Flags that I had participated in as a young pilot.”
The Colombian Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Carlos Eduardo Bueno Vargas, also experienced Red Flag 2012 as the first Colombian unit commander to participate in the exercise.
Gen. Bueno traveled to Nellis AFB again this year to observe the 130 Colombian Airmen, six Colombian Kfir fighter jets and one Colombian Air Force 767 MMTT Jupiter participating in Red Flag 18-3.
During his visit, he also meet with Red Flag leadership, visited the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team and presented five U.S. Airmen with the Colombian Air Force Faith in the Cause Medal for their dedication to the Colombian Air Force mission.
“We have achieved our goals thanks to determination and will, and we have also had the collaboration and support of some exceptional men who we want to recognize” Bueno said. “Giving them recognition that is a sign of our fraternal feelings and gratitude towards those who have hosted us and have facilitated our participation in Red Flag.”
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