Colombia's Air Force takes part in US war games .
Colombia's Air Force takes part in US war games .
Thursday, 26 July 2012 10:07 Brandon Barrett
After two years of preparation, Colombia's Air Force participated in major military maneuvers with the United States for the first time in simulated air battles over a Nevada desert.
"Not only is it a dream come true to be flying with the best air force, but it is also very important for us because we can learn a lot (...) and we can advance our integration with a very modern air force," said Colombian Brigadier General Carlos Bueno.
The exercises, called "Red Flag," saw fighter jets dropping real bombs on specified targets in an extensive training course near Las Vegas. More than 100 Colombian soliders took part in the war games.
"
Colombia) aims to have the best (air force) in Latin America. They want to be the best in the continent after us, and they're on track," said U.S. Colonel Hans Palaoro.
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