I live near and work at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, NV. We just recently had Red Flag. So during this time we had pretty much the finest combat aircraft in the world here for a short stay. It's really cool to stand outside and watch everything fly by. usual aircraft seen are F-15, F-16, F-18, Blackhawk, AWACS, KC-135, and there are 2 F-22s here now, usually followed by a (relatively) poor bastard in an F-15. Relatively, because I'm sure we would all like to fly an F-15.
Anyone ever wonder where all the air-def and such are at a military installation. The US is very good at not boldly showing weapons, except on highly visible platforms (ie, tanks, ships, aircraft). Until recently, it was rare to see a unifromed soldier at base with armament. Conversely, you go to Mexico and they attempt to make a show of it, with everybody having an M-16 at checkpoints and such. I guess we don't have to prove anything.
