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Maintainers resurrect F-16s that will become targets
Jul 31, 2010 - Maintainers are towing F-16 Fighting Falcons out of retirement from the "boneyard" on July 29 and preparing them to become the Air Force's newest platform for target training. [Read more...]
Holloman transitions to the F-16 training mission
Jul 29, 2010 - The Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff of the Air Force announced today the transition of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. to the F-16 training mission. The Air Force determined that Holloman has the capacity to accept two F-16 training squadrons. [Read more...]
Uruguayan air force pilots visit F-16 unit in Florida
Jul 28, 2010 - Five members of the Uruguay air force visited July 26-28 and received briefings and orientation flights with the 93rd Fighter Squadron. [Read more...]
The darting mission of the F-16 Fighting Falcon
Jul 26, 2010 - The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been a part of the USAF for more than 30 years now and has continued to provide support to the nation since then, but while its mission is to provide multi-role support for the United States and allied nations, its mission varies from each of its locations. [Read more...]
Kunsan pilot selected for the Thunderbirds
Jul 23, 2010 - For 15 years, Capt. Ryan Riley, 35th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, has been living his childhood dreams of aviation, one step at a time. [Read more...]
Green Flag prepares airmen, soldiers for joint fight
Jul 23, 2010 - As he flies a combat air patrol over the cities of Medina Wasl and Medina Jabal, Capt. James Russell pushes up the throttle on his F-16. [Read more...]
Improving repair process of F-16 engine 'smart' move
Jul 22, 2010 - A team of 10 members from the 56th Component Maintenance Squadron, 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and 56th Maintenance Group came together last week to improve the process of repairing the jet engines that power Luke's F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet. [Read more...]
F-16 is most advanced 4th gen fighter
Jul 20, 2010 - The versions of the F-16 being delivered to customers now are the most advanced 4th Generation multi-role fighter aircraft currently available on the international market and are building on the F-16's reputation for effectiveness and value, the Lockheed Martin director of business development for the program said today. [Read more...]
Lajes airmen support PAF on first deployment to Red Flag
Jul 19, 2010 - On their way to the U.S. for the first time to sharpen their close-air-support skills, six F-16 fighter jets from Pakistan and their crew members took a quick stop at Lajes Field July 14-15 before heading to Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. [Read more...]
Iraqi pilots to receive F-16 prerequisite pilot training
Jul 16, 2010 - The Iraqi government has signed an agreement with the U.S. government to train 10 Iraqi pilots. The agreement follows a request submitted by Iraq last March to purchase 18 F-16 Block 52s, for which congressional approval is pending. [Read more...]
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