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Falcons in flight

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron fly past downtown Las Vegas, Nev., following exercise aerial combat operations during Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 9, 2022. Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 is an exercise demonstrating tactical integration of airpower from the U.S. and its primary allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

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Aerial Maneuver

An F-22 Raptor performs aerial maneuvers during annual training at the Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2022. The F-22 performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

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Attention to detail

A 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron team secures a GBU-12 on to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the squadron’s annual weapons load competition at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 25, 2022. The quick-paced competition tests the knowledge and proficiency of the Airmen. The winning load crew is scheduled to be announced at the Maintenance Professionals of the Year Banquet in April. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Cope North 22

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron prepare to conduct aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during exercise Cope North 22 over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 17, 2022. The exercise allows participating nations to hone vital readiness skills and enhance interoperability among multiple mission areas to include air superiority, interdiction, electronic warfare, tactical airlift and aerial refueling capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joey Swafford)

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KC-135 marshal

Staff Sgt. Zane House, an F-16 Fighting Falcon dedicated crew chief assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 384th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a refueling mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Feb. 3, 2022. The 384th EARS trained the 55th EFGS as part of an Agile Combat Employment event, enabling Airmen to operate from various locations and deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

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Break away

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing break away from behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron above the Red Sea, Feb. 16, 2022. The live-fly event with U.S. and regional assets, tested information distribution capabilities during a simulated unmanned aircraft system threat scenario, improving collective counter-UAS capabilities and increasing theater security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Cope North Falcons

Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, fly over the Pacific Ocean during exercise Cope North 22, Feb. 10, 2022. Cope North is a trilateral exercise bringing American, Australian and Japanese forces together to test capabilities, enhance readiness skills and improve interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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Viper sunset

An F-16 Viper assigned to the 8th Fighter Squadron lands after completing routine training at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 7, 2022. Holloman AFB is the Air Force’s premier training base for F-16 and MQ-9 Reaper aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Thunderbirds in a bubble

Lt. Col. Justin Elliott, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” commander, leads a formation of five F-16 Fighting Falcons during a maneuver over Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Sarver)

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Inverted Viper

Maj. Garret ‘Toro’ Schmitz, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team (VDT) commander and pilot, performs a four-point turn during practice at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 2, 2022. The VDT plays a significant role in not only maintaining community relations for the Air Force, but also in recruiting future members of our service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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4th generation formation

A formation of 4th generation fighter jets from the 40th Flight Test Squadron flies near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 31, 2022. The 40th FLTS executes developmental flight tests for fourth generation fighter aircraft to include the A-10, F-15 and F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven)

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Desert Falcon

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies between Israeli Air Force aircraft during Desert Falcon in Israel, Jan. 16, 2022. The joint, international exercise allowed for Israeli and U.S. aircrews to fly wing-to-wing and train together for various aerial scenarios and strikes. (Israeli Air Force courtesy photo)

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Ready to strike

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, flies over Poland during a Close Air Support exercise, Jan. 10, 2022. During CAS exercises, pilots communicate with joint terminal attack controllers to plan and execute simulated air strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ali Stewart)

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Attention to detail

Tech. Sgt. Justin St Thomas, 162nd Wing aircraft engine specialist, inspects the liner of an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet engine for cracks, bulges and blemishes at Morris Air National Guard Base, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2022. Aircraft engine specialists play a critical role in ensuring aircraft engines are in prime condition to execute safe missions and exercises. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Charles Givens)

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Securing the skies

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 1, 2022. The U.S. Air Force routinely flies a variety of aircraft and units throughout the Middle East. These dynamic deployments represent the U.S. commitment to allies and to enhanced regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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Gas and go

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron waits on the flightline during a hot pit refueling operation as part of an Agile Combat Employment exercise at an undisclosed location, Dec. 21, 2021. ACE is an operational concept that leverages networks of well-established and austere air bases, multi-capable Airmen, prepositional equipment and airlift to rapidly deploy, disperse and maneuver combat capability throughout a theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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USAF, Polish JTACs integrate for CAS

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, flies over Poland during a Close Air Support exercise Jan. 10, 2022. During CAS exercises, pilots communicate on the ground to Joint Terminal Attack Controllers to plan and execute simulated air strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ali Stewart)

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All-female flight

Female fighter pilots assigned to the 36th and 25th Fighter Squadrons join together before flying a historic all-female flight at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 25, 2021. The flight is the first time 10 female Airmen have planned, led and flown in a formation together while assigned to Osan AB. Eight of the pilots are A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots and two are F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)

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F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot conducts aerial refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot conducts aerial refueling with an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker above the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 22, 2021. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Afterburner 360

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform the “burner 360” during the Orlando Air and Space Show in Sanford, Fla., Oct. 17, 2021. During the aerial maneuver, the diamond formation of four F-16’s fly in a 360-degree turn with afterburners and air brakes engaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)

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