Close up of nose art on USAF F-16C block 30 #87-0328 in a hardened shelter while still at Balad AB, Iraq in late 2004. [Photo by Taco 44]
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As the sun beats down upon him, Airman Murphy wipes the sweat from his brow, spreading the layer of grease and oil from his hands onto his forehead. Consumed by the task at hand, he remains focused knowing his jet needs to be ready for takeoff within the hour. Suddenly his work is put on hold.
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F-16 #87328
Nose art text reads: "Dedicated to All New Mexican Men & Women Who Have Given Their Lives in Support of OIF / 150th FW, NMANG, Balad AB, Iraq, 2004" and was applied towards the end of the deployment. Nose art was applied by Sean Hampton just prior to returning home. Very similar art was applied to 188th FS F-16C 86-0357 during their 2008 deployment to OIF.
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