End of an Era

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  • By Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera
  • 57th Wing Public Affairs

Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. - The end of an era is here. The installation geared up to bid farewell to the F-15C Eagle as the aircraft prepared to depart for the last time. On March 16, one of the last few F-15Cs departed to its final active flying unit, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

As the  Air Force focuses on the modernization of its technology, it will continue to advance its airpower. At Nellis, the Eagle Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 57th Wing Maintenance Group, maintained 16 F-15Cs. The jets have been relocated to several locations including various Guard units and also Eglin AFB for test missions. Others are scheduled to be sent to a depot for refurbishing or to a boneyard in Arizona.

F-15C on Flightline

F-15C mission sunsets at Nellis AFB

Airmen from the 757th Aircraft maintenance Squadron prepare an F-15C Eagle for its final flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2022. The F-15 has electronic systems and weaponry to detect, acquire, track and attack enemy aircraft while operating in friendly or enemy-controlled airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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Pilot sitting in F-15C

F-15C mission sunsets at Nellis AFB

A pilot from the 57th Wing, prepares to taxi for takeoff in an F-15C Eagle for its final flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2022. The F-15's superior maneuverability and acceleration are achieved through high engine thrust-to-weight ratio and low wing-loading. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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F-15C on Flightline

F-15C mission sunsets at Nellis AFB

Airmen from the 757th Aircraft maintenance Squadron prepare an F-15C Eagle for its final flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2022. Several F-15Cs were assigned to Nellis AFB from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for test and evaluation to enhance the advancement of the National Defense Strategy and aviation innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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