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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB
The first Belgian F-35A Lightning II arrived at Luke Air Force Base, Dec. 3, 2024. This milestone marks the beginning of Belgium’s transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the advanced F-35A, ushering in a new era for the Belgian Air Component.
USAF F-16 launches Stand-in Attack Weapon for first time
A tactical air-to-surface missile, known as the Stand-in Attack Weapon, successfully released from a 40th Flight Test Squadron F-16C for the first time Nov. 7 over a range in the Gulf of Mexico.
US approves F-16 spare parts sale to Taiwan amid rising tensions
The US State Department has approved two arms deals worth $385 million for Taiwan, including spare parts for F-16 fighter jets, radar systems, and tactical communications equipment to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the US.
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F-16 Fleet Status
F-16 fleet - Dec 9, 2024
Fleet overview:
scrapped: 204
write-off: 623
preserved: 165
stored: 595
instructional: 120
on order: 116
active: 2854
Changes '23/'24:
Fleet adds: 33
Fleet drop: 88
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Quote of the Day
Only the spirit of attack,
born in a brave heart,
will bring success
to any fighter aircraft,
no matter how highly developed
it may be.
-- Lt. General Adolph Galland
General of the Fighter Arm, Luftwaffe, 1941-45
104 Victories
F-16 Hall of Fame
Ground Zero
USAF #91401
F-16C Block 52
Wore 13 mission markings and 4 HARM markings for Operation Enduring Freedom. The nose art is of a fireman at ground zero reaching for a soldier and large american flag.The art work is by TSgt. Robbie Leist and SSgt. Chad Marks. However, the 389 did not fire any Harms during OEF, so the HARM markings are from previous OSW deployments.
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Callsign of the day

Callsign "Tub"

Had an Lt in my AWACs squadron that was told to go get his tub ride from the F-15 squadron down the flight line. His unfortunate answer was "What's a tub?"
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Sierra Hotel
Latest Viper Drivers to reach 1K - 6K flying hours:
6,000 Hours 6,000 Hrs
2008-05-02
Lt.Col. Mike "Brillo" Brill
| 466 FS | 421 FS  
5,000 Hours 5,000 Hrs
2021-09-21
Lt.Col. David "Grits" Gritsavage
| 134 FS | 134 FS | 125 FS  
4,000 Hours 4,000 Hrs
2024-12-03
Lt.Col. Donald "Rhett" Butler (Ret.)
79 FS | 422 TES | 1 sqn  
3,000 Hours 3,000 Hrs
2023-07-26
2,000 Hours 2,000 Hrs
2023-11-15
1,000 Hours 1,000 Hrs
2023-08-24
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Crew Chief Profiles
SrA. William Kyle (added: 22 May 2020)
312 TFTS | 80 FS | 389 FS | 389 FS
TSgt. Trevor Cummings (added: 6 Oct 2024)
120 FW | 120 FW
SrA. Jason Buzard (added: 26 Sep 2024)
55 FS
SrA. Rafael Flores (added: 18 Sep 2024)
309 FS
SSgt. Thomas Quinn (added: 14 Apr 2024)
480 FS | 8 FS | 35 FS | 14 FS
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Tayeset 144 "Guardians of Arava (Shomry Ha' Arav)" (IDFAF)