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arge- lot of times, it can be the pilot gest taking the lead when we’re doing ively Air-to-Air, but when we’re doing arn- Air-to-Ground I feel like I have a age,” really strong impact by talking to the guys on the ground and mak- rike ing sure their mission happens as
ork well as our own.”
ficer Deerr described that every
the scenario is different, and Green with Flag is an opportunity to figure ther out how to solve each problem through trial and error in a learn-
only ing environment.
the “Not a lot of us have deployed
reI yet and have done this in real said combat,” said Deerr. “This is how .“A we can closely simulate what we
do down range. We are all here to learn, and the learning that happens on both ends each day is incredible.”
Both Fitle and Deerr said they hoped to gain experience from Green Flag that will help them while deployed.
“I want to learn how to integrate with the Army and know how these guys work,” Fitle said. “I also want to become better at CAS by learning from the flight leads we have here. I want to become more proficient at it, so when it comes time to do it in a real-world sce- nario, I will feel confident going out there doing the job.”
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Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class JaNae Capuno
Airman 1st Class Connor Badton, 3911st Fighter Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects an F-15E Strike Eagle during Green Flag West, June 13, 2018, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 391st FS participated in the Green Flag exercise to further enhance readiness by training on Close Air Support over the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif.
hance readiness by training on Close Air Support over the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif.
Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class JaNae Capuno
Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class JaNae Capuno
Capt. Jesse Loya, 391st Fighter Squadron pilot, steps into an F-15E Strike Eagle during Green Flag West, June 13, 2018, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 391st FS participated in the Green Flag exercise to enhance readiness by training on Close Air Support over the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif.
Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class JaNae Capuno
Capt. Jesse Loya, 391st Fighter Squadron pilot, starts up an F-15E Strike Eagle during Green Flag West, June 13, 2018, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 391st FS participated in Green Flag to further enhance readiness by training on Close Air Support over the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif.