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Weapons loaders arm jets for the fight

Staff Sgt. Kusan Barter inspects a piece of weapons release equipment for an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 29 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Sergeant Barter is a 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron armament-systems craftsman, deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and is a native of Pensacola, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Elizabeth Rissmiller)

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Weapons loaders arm jets for the fight

Staff Sgt. Kusan Barter inspects a piece of weapons release equipment for an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 29 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Sergeant Barter is a 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron armament-systems craftsman, deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and is a native of Pensacola, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Elizabeth Rissmiller)

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Lookin' for the good guys

Maj. Todd Hale flies his F-16 Fighting Falcon over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex June 25 during Northern Edge 2009. NE-09 aircrews practice tactics, techniques and procedures associated with defensive counter-air, close-air support, and personnel-recovery missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Flying solo

A lone Thunderbird performs maneuvers June 21 during the 2009 air show at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The Thunderbirds closed out the show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)

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Anticipation is backbone of homeland defense

An F-15 Fighting Falcon flies over NASA's Cape Canaveral. NORAD and NORTHCOM routinely provide military support to NASA shuttle launches, ensuring airspace safety and security for the launch and landing by enforcing the FAA's Temporary Flight Restriction zones. NORTHCOM is responsible for an area of operations that includes the United States, Canada and Mexico. The command serves as a "one-stop-shopping" point for military support in case of an attack on American soil. (Courtesy photo)

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Anticipation is backbone of homeland defense

An F-15 Eagle flies over NASA's Cape Canaveral. NORAD and NORTHCOM routinely provide military support to NASA shuttle launches, ensuring airspace safety and security for the launch and landing by enforcing the FAA's Temporary Flight Restriction zones. NORTHCOM is responsible for an area of operations that includes the United States, Canada and Mexico. The command serves as a "one-stop-shopping" point for military support in case of an attack on American soil. (Courtesy photo)

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AFSO 21 RIE

Airmen from the 20th Maintenance Group at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., recently conducted an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Rapid Improvement Event to improve the egress inspection process for F-16 Fighting Falcon ejection seats. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Laying down the 'hammer'

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 55th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., fires an AGM-65 Maverick at a ground target during Combat Hammer, a large-scale evaluation at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The two-week exercise assesses operational effectiveness and suitability of weapons and weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Amber House)

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Max Thunder 09-01

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off from Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea, May 11 for a training mission during exercise Max Thunder 09-01. The exercise is a 7th Air Force-designed, bilateral training opportunity that aims to test aircrews' warfighting skills in realistic combat situations that combine both ROKAF and U.S. Air Force flying and maintenance personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

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Ready for Round 2

An F-16 Fighting Falcon showing the aggressor paint scheme disconnects from a KC-10 Extender after being refueled during a Red Flag-Alaska exercise April 22 and is ready to re-engage the friendly forces. The F-16 is from the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Snyder)

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Museum opens Thunderbirds F-16 aircraft exhibit

An F-16 Fighting Falcon painted in the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team paint scheme makes its way to the Museum of Aviation April 29 in Warner-Robins, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Museum opens Thunderbirds F-16 aircraft exhibit

An F-16 Fighting Falcon painted in the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team paint scheme is put on display at the Museum of Aviation April 29 in Warner-Robins, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Airmen train next generation

Staff Sgt. William Sanchez (left to right), Tech. Sgt Alan Colombo and Staff Sgt. Jaime Alonzo load a live MK-82 500-pound bomb onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon April 27 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The Guard members are participating in Exercise Coronet Cactus. The three Airmen are weapons loaders from the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jack Braden)

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Airmen train next generation

Senior Airman Adam Flood conducts pre-flight checks after engine start up April 24 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Airman Flood is assigned to the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing in San Antonio and participating in Exercise Coronet Cactus. Airman Flood is an F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jack Braden)

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Airmen train next generation

An instructor pilot with the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing returns to base after completing an Exercise Coronet Cactus training mission April 24 near Tucson, Ariz. The 149th Fighter Wing trains active duty F-16 pilots prior to assignment to their first duty station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jack Braden)

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Airmen train next generation

An instructor pilot with the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing makes a low-level pass over the Barry Goldwater Bombing Range after completing an Exercise Coronet Cactus training mission April 24 near Tucson, Ariz. The 149th Fighter Wing trains active duty F-16 pilots prior to assignment to their first duty station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jack Braden)

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Airmen train next generation

A student pilot with the 149th Fighter Wing maneuvers his F-16 Fighting Falcon into the target area during live munitions drops on the Barry Goldwater Bombing Range April 24 near Tucson, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jack Braden)

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Airmen train next generation

1st Lt. Scott Kotowski connects his oxygen mask to the oxygen regulator in his F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to engine start April 23 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Lieutenant Kotowski is one of nine active-duty student pilots participating in Exercise Coronet Cactus. He is assigned to the Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing in San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jack Braden)

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Airmen train next generation

1st Lt. Scott Kotowski (front) answers questions about safety procedures during a mass brief April 23 at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. He is one of nine active-duty student pilots participating in Exercise Coronet Cactus. Lieutenant Kotowski is assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing in San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jack Braden)

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Airmen train next generation

Senior Airman Jacob Rocha salutes as his jet departs for a training exercise during Exercise Coronet Cactus April 23 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Airman Rocha is assigned to the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing from San Antonio, and is an F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt Jack Braden)

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