Yes - all modern capable assets should have the opportunity to participate in RED FLAG - notwithstanding the bean-counters' cost concerns, the benefits for all involved can be well less than the demise of a single, very expensive, aircraft and crew. But don't bin opportunities at China Lake/Camp Pendleton/ 29 Stumps/White Sands/ Eglin and all the other venues/exercises the US military offers. RED FLAG is great - but there are other ways to learn or test abilities/capabilities.
Last edited by ex-fast-jets; 14th Feb 2013 at 19:22.