Staff Sgt. William Reeder goes over pre-flight checks before launching a F-16CJ Fighting Falcon at Red Flag 09-4 July 16 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is a highly realistic combat training exercise that pits and allied nation air forces against "enemy" forces in a challenging threat environment. Sergeant Reeder is a crew chief with the 77th Fighter Squadron.

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Staff Sgt. William Reeder goes over pre-flight checks before launching a F-16CJ Fighting Falcon at Red Flag 09-4 July 16 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is a highly realistic combat training exercise that pits and allied nation air forces against "enemy" forces in a challenging threat environment. Sergeant Reeder is a crew chief with the 77th Fighter Squadron.

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