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F-16s provide essential support to US, coalition forces in Afghanistan
Mar 14, 2019 - During a recent raid on a terrorist stronghold in a remote Afghan village, U.S. ground forces came under enemy fire. They called for close air support, and shortly thereafter, an F-16 Fighting Falcon dropped munitions to eliminate the threat. [Read more...]
Vipers dominate skies in Afghanistan
Jan 26, 2017 - The roar of an F-16 Fighting Falcon is distinctive. For coalition troops in contact with the enemy, it is a welcome sound. For terrorists, it’s a frightening one. [Read more...]
4 FS 'Fuujins' redeploy
May 07, 2015 - The “Fuujins” of the 4th Fighter Squadron assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, took to the skies of Afghanistan for the last time, as they concluded their six month deployment to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, April 30. [Read more...]
'Triple Nickel' arrives at Bagram Airfield
Apr 28, 2015 - Airmen assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, known as the "Triple Nickel," from Aviano Air Base, Italy, arrived here April 27 in support of operations Freedom's Sentinel and Resolute Support. [Read more...]
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