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Gas and go

An F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to get into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker Dec. 1 over the Southwestern United States. The F-16 was en route to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to take part in Green Flag East, a pre-deployment exercise for Air Combat Command flying units that perform close-air support and precision-guided munitions delivery. The F-16 is from the 120th Fighter Squadron of the Colorado Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John Nimmo Sr.)

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Gas and go

Master Sgt. Jeffrey Madorski refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon from a KC-135 Stratotanker Dec. 1 over the Southwestern United States. The F-16 was en route to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to take part in Green Flag East, a pre-deployment exercise for Air Combat Command flying units that perform close-air support and precision-guided munitions delivery. Sergeant Madorski is a KC-135 boom operator with the 161st Air Refueling Wing with the Arizona Air National Guard. The F-16 is from the 120th Fighter Squadron of the Colorado Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John Nimmo Sr.)

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Gas and go

An F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker Dec. 1 en route to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to take part in Exercise Green Flag East. The exercise is a pre-deployment exercise for Air Combat Command flying units that perform close-air support and precision-guided munitions delivery. The F-16 is from the 120th Fighter Squadron of the Colorado Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John Nimmo Sr.)

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Nov. 4 airpower summary: F-16s protect coalition forces

An F-16 Fighting Falcon launches electronic countermeasure flares following an aerial refueling mission over Iraq. F-16s provide armed aerial overwatch and is a compact, multirole fighter aircraft with high maneuverability. (Defense Department photo)

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AirFest 2008

An F-16 Fighting Falcon generates vapor trails during it's high performance demonstration for AirFest 2008 at Lackland Air Force Base's Kelly Field Annex, Texas on Oct. 31, 2008. This image is copyrighted and is the property of Lance Cheung and is available only to members of the armed forces and military organizations.(Courtesy photo/Lance Cheung)

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Agility and flexibility: Key components of airpower teamwork

An F-16 Fighting Falcon is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker during a combat mission Sept. 3 over Iraq. The KC-135 is from the 763rd Expiditionary Refueling Squadron, and the F-16 is from Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon II)

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Oct. 6 airpower summary: F-16s conduct shows of force

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft returns to the fight after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission over Iraq. The F-16 is a compact, multirole fighter aircraft with high maneuverability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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F-16s deter anti-Afghan forces

An F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at an air base in Southwest Asia after a mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John Nimmo Sr.)

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Bird's eye view of Iraq

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from Joint Base Balad, Iraq, refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 3 during a mission over Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon II)

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Airmen employ laser joint direct attack munition in Iraq

An F-16 Fighting Falcon piloted by Capt. Michael Lutmer and loaded with 500-pound guided bomb unit-54 laser joint direct attack munitions awaits clearance to take off Aug. 15 from Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Two F-16 pilots with the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron here employed a GBU-54 Aug. 12 against a moving enemy vehicle in Diyala province to support a combined Iraqi army and U.S. Marine operation. Captain Lutmer is a pilot with the 77th EFS and deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jason Epley)

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Building capable allies, strong bonds

From the end of the runway at Tucson International Airport, an F-16 Fighting Falcon instructor pilot with the Arizona Air National Guard's 162nd Fighter Wing prepares to take off with his wingman, an international student pilot training with the Guard unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Dave Neve)

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Preparing for flight

Capt. Jennifer Wade puts on her flight helmet July 22 before a training mission during Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Capt. Wade is a F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to Hill AFB, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)

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Checking the instruments

Capt. Chris Stepanek checks his instruments before a training mission during Red Flag July 22 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Capt. Stepanek is an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot at Hill AFB, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)

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All clear!

Senior Airman Mario Almaraz speaks with a pilot while doing the pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon July 16 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. He is with the 35th Fighter Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Chad Strohmeyer)

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Getting a check up

An F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on a trim pad July 16 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Engine mechanics and crew chiefs were conducting tests to ensure all systems were fully functional before putting the fighter back into operational use. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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June 18 airpower summary: F-16s perform shows of force

Two Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons aircraft return to the fight after receiving fuel during a mission over Iraq. F-16s are assigned to Joint Base Balad and is deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Bulgarian incentive flight

Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Tsonev (left) stands with Lt. Col. Jose Monteagudo before a flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 11 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. Colonel Monteagudo and 10 F-16s from the 93rd Fighter Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., are at Graf Ignatievo AB to particpate in a joint drill with 15 Bulgarian MiG-21 and MiG-29 fighters. MInister Tsenov visited the base to see how the joint drill was progressing. Colonel Monteagudo is an F-16 pilot from the 482nd Fighter Wing. (Courtesy photo/Darik Plovdiv)

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Bulgarian incentive flight

Lt. Col. Jose Monteagudo prepares to take Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Tsonev (backseat) on a flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 11 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. Colonel Monteagudo and 10 F-16s from the 93rd Fighter Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., are at Graf Ignatievo AB to particpate in a joint drill with 15 Bulgarian MiG-21 and MiG-29 fighters. MInister Tsenov visited the base to see how the joint drill was progressing. Colonel Monteagudo is an F-16 pilot from the 482nd Fighter Wing. (Courtesy photo/Darik Plovdiv)

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Bulgarian incentive flight

Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Tsonev (left) talks with Bulgarian Gen. Rumen Radev before the defense minister takes a ride on a U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon June 11 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. American aircrews and 10 F-16s from the 93rd Fighter Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., are at Graf Ignatievo AB to particpate in a joint drill with 15 Bulgarian MiG-21 and MiG-29 fighters. MInister Tsenov visited the base to see how the joint drill was progressing. General Radev is the Graf Ignatievo AB commander. (Courtesy photo/Darik Plovdiv)

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Ready to strike

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft returns to the fight after receiving fuel June 10 during a mission over Iraq. The F-16 is assigned to Balad Air Base, Iraq, and is deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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