U.S. Air Force Maintainers Ensure F-22 Raptor Aircraft Are Ready To Participate In Red Flag Exercise, Nellis Air Force Base

CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA - JULY 12: In this handout footage provided by the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft conducts pre-flight flap checks on July 12, 2022 in Clark County, Nevada. U.S. Air Force 1st Fighter Wing Maintainers ensure the readiness of the F-22 Raptors before, during and after take off during the Red Flag 22-3 exercise at Nellis Air Force Base. Maintainers play a vital role in Red Flag by ensuring the aircraft are safe to fly and repaired in a timely manner. (Footage by U.S. Department Of Defense/Milmotion via Getty Images)