LANGLEY AFB, Va., Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command issued the following press release:

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada - As the sights and sounds of Red Flag sorties fill the neon skies around Las Vegas, maintainers from the 388th Fighter Wing, 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, and 3 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently joined forces for bilateral maintenance training centered around the F-35A.The primary objective was to allow both squadron's personnel to familiarize themselves with each other's F-35A's and maintenance procedures. The 421st FGS conducted launch and recovery operations with the Australian F-35's, enhancing the interoperability of the two partner nations, preparing maintenance personnel for fut...