RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: CSAR Mission 2 Photos U.S. Air Force Logo May 15, 2023 RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: CSAR Mission 2 Royal Norwegian Air Force Sergeant Petterson, a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape instructor, observes U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Stephen Steiner, 354th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot and simulated downed pilot, during a RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 training exercise at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 9, 2023. The training exercise hosted coalition partners to synchronize warfighting capabilities and communication capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: CSAR Mission 2 U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Stephen Steiner, 354th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot and simulated downed pilot, authenticates his identity to be rescued during a RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 training exercise at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 9, 2023. RED FLAG-Rescue is the Department of Defense’s premier combat search and rescue exercise, which is hosted twice a year at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: CSAR Mission 2 Irish Air Corps Sergeant Jason Lynch, a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape instructor, offers advice to U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Stephen Steiner, 354th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot and simulated downed pilot, who was calling for rescue during a RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 training exercise at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 9, 2023. SERE experts from the U.S. and international military communities exchanged ideas and tactics, improving interoperability for combat rescue operations in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: CSAR Mission 2 U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Stephen Steiner, 354th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot and simulated downed pilot, signals his location for recovery during a RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 training exercise at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 9, 2023. This training exercise spanned across 2 states over 19 days, involving 27 joint service units or functions, with 5 participating and 3 observing allied partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: CSAR Mission 2 Two U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom Huey utility helicopters scan the terrain for a simulated downed pilot during a RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 training exercise at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 9, 2023. This exercise prompted joint training, further validating the strength of the United States, its allies, and its partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: CSAR Mission 2 U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Stephen Steiner, 354th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot and simulated downed pilot, incorrectly signaling for recovery during a RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 training exercise at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 9, 2023. Steiner was corrected on his technique by coalition partners who were trained in Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape techniques and are considered experts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: CSAR Mission 2 A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom Huey utility helicopter locates the simulated downed pilot during a RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 training exercise at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 9, 2023. The joint and international training exercise was designed to provide participants real life scenarios in a controlled, yet realistic, training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: CSAR Mission 2 A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom Huey utility helicopter lands during a RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 training exercise at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 9, 2023. Two U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft provided orbiting aerial security while the pararescue team recovered a simulated downed pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) Details Download RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: CSAR Mission 2 A U.S. Marine recovers a simulated victim to the safety of a UH-1Y Venom Huey utility helicopter during a RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 training exercise at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 9, 2023. The joint training environment allowed service members to showcase their professionalism, agility, and adaptability while serving with the highest level of integrity and commitment to their own service, the joint force and the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) Details Download PLAYAS, N.M.-- The RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 training exercise practiced combat search and rescue in mission two at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 9, 2023.