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Lt. Col. Shane Riza is greeted by Lt. Col. Thomas Klopotek at Kunsan AB on October 2nd, 2007 after flying a new block 40 F-16 to Kunsan from Eielson AFB. The upgraded fighter was the first of several F-16s the 8th FW was receiving as part of the CCIP. Col. Klopotek is the 80th FS commander. Colonel Riza is the 80th FS director of operations. [USAF photo by SrA. Steven R. Doty]
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SrA. Joshua Maag monitors how much fuel is being pumped into F-16C block 40 #89-2072 from the 4th FS on October 16th, 2007. The 332nd ELRS provides fuel for all aircraft and generators here. Airman Magg is currently deployed from the 314th LRS at Little Rock AFB. [USAF photo by SSgt. Joshua Garcia]
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A1C. Ivelisse Gonzalez provides security for F-16C block 30 #86-0295 from the 80th FS, Kunsan AB during the Buddy Wing program on October 24th. The Buddy Wing program is a way for USAF and RoKAF airmen to develop teamwork, exchange ideas and improve tactics. [USAF photo by SrA. Steven R. Doty]
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Capt. George Collings is presented the DFC on the flightline by his father and fellow F-16 pilot Major Gen. Michael Collings, the Senior U.S. Defense Representative to Egypt. General Collings flew into Aviano AB to present Capt. Collings with the medal for distinguishing himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-16C pilot with the 510th EFS based out of Balad AB. [USAF photo by SrA. Patrick Dixon]
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Major Gen. Michael Collings, the Senior U.S. Defense Representative to Egypt, pins a DFC on Capt. George Collings on October 29th, 2007. General Collings flew into Aviano AFB to present Capt. Collings with the medal for distinguishing himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-16C pilot with the 510th EFS based out of Balad AB. [USAF photo SrA. Patrick Dixon]
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The second of two F-16s, repaired for the 388th Fighter Wing by the 649th Combat Logistics Support Squadron, was formally returned to the 388th on October 29th, 2007. The jet, F-16C block 40 #88-0421, was damaged in 2003 while parked on the tarmac of an air base in southwest Asia. The 649th deployed a 10-member team to disassemble and ship both aircraft to Hill AFB for repair in their maintenance facility. The 649th started work on the jet in June of 2005 and finished on October 2nd, 2007, at a cost of $969,000. As part of the repair, the aircraft's front section was replaced with parts taken from a Navy F-16. (Pictured from left to right: Lt. Col. Geoffrey Bacon, 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, Col. Michele Smith, 388th Maintenance Group commander, Brig. Gen. Art Cameron, 309 MXW commander, Col. Scott Dennis, 388th Fighter Wing commander, Col. Todd Harmer, 388th FW vice commander and Lt. Col. Brick Izzi, 421st Fighter Squadron commander.) [USAF photo]
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SrA. Jeremy Meyers, 34th FS crew chief, prepares Lt. Col. Kurt Gallegos for launch. [USAF photo by SrA. Stefanie Torres]
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SrA. Jeremy Myers and Lt. Col. Kurt Gallegos greet each other and go over procedures before flight. [USAF photo by SrA. Stefanie Torres]
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SrA. Jeremy Meyers seen here at 9 years old looking into an F-16 at an airshow. [USAF photo by SrA. Stefanie Torres]
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SSgt. William Fitzpatrick, a 332nd EAMXS crew chief, covers the seat and heads-up-display of F-16C block 30 #87-0304 from the 188th FS at Balad AB on November 10th, 2007. [USAF photo by MSgt. John Nimmo, Sr.]
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The 61st FS class 07-FBC graduates 11 student pilots today. They are, from left, 1st lt. Ryan Cross, 1st Lt. Josh Carter, 1st Lt. Neil Gorham, 1st Lt. Jonathan Gilbert, Capt. Chris Guarente, Capt. Dave Antonio, Capt. Kris Deuel, Capt. Chad Sebero, 1st Lt. Matt Crabb, 2nd Lt. Chris Bachelor and Capt. Tyler Robarge. [USAF photo]
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SSgt. John Swearingen, 35th AMXS, marshalls Capt. Jonathan Wentzel, 35th OSS, and his jet F-16C block 50 #90-0803 from 14th FS for a final inspection prior to take off during exercise Keen Sword on November 14th, 2007. [USAF photo by SrA. Robert Barnett]
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Maj. Nicole Malachowski prepares to take off for a practice sortie with the Thunderbirds in an F-16 on February 13th, 2006. Major Malachowski is the Thunderbird no. 3 right wing pilot and just finished her two-year tour with the Air Force Demonstration Squadron. [USAF photo by TSgt. Justin Pyle]
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Maj. Ed Casey dons his helmet prior to taking off for an air show in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Major Casey is the Thunderbird no. #5 lead solo pilot and just finished his two-year tour with the Air Force Demonstration Squadron. [USAF photo by TSgt. Justin Pyle]
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Maj. Nicole Malachowski prepares to take off for a practice sortie with the Thunderbirds in an F-16 as SSgt. Steve Wyatt assists. Major Malachowski is the Thunderbird no. 3 right wing pilot and just finished her two-year tour with the Air Force Demonstration Squadron. [USAF photo by TSgt. Kristi Machado]
