US Air Force - ANG F-16s

Two USAF F-16A ADF with #82992 in the foreground and #82006 in the background, both from the North Dakota Air National GuardÂ’s 178th Fighter Squadron fly in formation November 17th, 2001 during a combat air patrol mission over Washington in support of Operation Noble Eagle. North American Aerospace Defense Command had more than 100 ANG and Air Force Reserve fighters from 26 locations providing homeland defense, with 100 additional fighters backing them up. Additionally, more than 20 ANG and AFRES tankers are airborne every day to keep fighters refueled. [USAF photo by SSgt. Greg L. Davis]