The 65th Aggressor Squadron is an operational squadron within the United States Air Force (USAF) air combat command. Established on October 1, 1984, it is based at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. Its primary role involves providing adversary air support to various USAF units for training purposes, simulating threats that might be encountered during actual combat operations. The squadron operates a fleet of F-15C/D Eagle and F-16C/D Fighting Falcon aircraft, which are specially configured to represent potential enemy aircraft in exercises. The 65th Aggressor Squadron is part of the 57th Adversary Tactics Group and has been instrumental in maintaining the USAF’s readiness and proficiency in air-to-air combat tactics.