ST. GEORGE, Utah, July 20, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A major military training exercise launches Monday to run over the next two weeks above southern Nevada and Utah.
“What’s that BOOM? It’s Nellis Air Force Base practicing again!” the Washington County Sheriff‘s Office announced online Friday afternoon. “We have just been informed they will be conducting Red Flag Exercises from July 22nd till August 2nd.”
The sheriff’s office shared the announcement from the base: Nearly 150 aircraft are scheduled to depart from Nellis, near Las Vegas, twice a day, and could remain in the air for up to five hours during this large-scale exercise. There will also be night launches to allow for air crew training during nighttime combat operations.
“Although they alerted ‘Southern Nevada residents,’ those of us who have been here for a while know they cross into Southern Utah as well,” the sheriff’s office said.
“So, enjoy those sounds of freedom ringing through the skies! Some might even be lucky enough to capture some good photos. We can only hope.”
For more information on the operation, visit this link.
