"Weekly Images Gallery"
F-16 Info
This is a gallery of all weekly photos since the launch of this website on February 4th, 2024
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Thunderbird training
Week 1
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Klemm)
"The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Team “Thunderbirds” conduct a photo chase over Spaceport, N.M., Jan. 17, 2024. This winter training trip marks the third consecutive year the Thunderbirds have conducted winter training at Spaceport. "
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Lightning formation
Week 2
(Photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)
"A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron and F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron fly in formation Jan. 19, 2024, over Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Flying operations at Luke AFB contribute to advancing training, producing mission command-focused U.S., allied and partner Airmen to meet warfighter needs. "
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Falcon in flight
Week 3
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)
"An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off during Red Flag 24-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan 25, 2024. Red Flag Nellis 24-1 provided unique training that emphasized preparing Airmen for high-end warfighting and strategic competition. "
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Alternate departure
Week 4
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)
"A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron takes off from an alternate departure and landing surface at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Dec. 1, 2023. Once activated, an ADLS provides aircraft a safe and effective surface to take off from and land on in the event the main runway is unavailable. "
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Colorful skies ahead
Week 5
(Photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)
"An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron sits ready on the flightline at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., during Bamboo Eagle 24-1, Jan. 30, 2024. The exercise generated 95 mobility sorties and the movement of 662 passengers and 817,000 pounds of cargo. "
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Fueled up
Week 6
(Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
"A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 13, 2023. The 908th EARS delivers fuel for U.S. and partner nation forces, extending the reach and combat airpower dominance to the region. "
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Extending the mission
Week 7
(Photo by Master Sgt. Natasha Stannard)
"A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to Misawa Air Base, Japan, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, during exercise Cope North 24 over Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, Feb. 12, 2024. During CN24, the KC-135 enabled aircraft from six participating allied and partner nations to extend and expedite flying operations without landing. "
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Flares out
Week 8
(Photo by Spc. Elaina Nieves)
"Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, deploy countermeasures as part of exercise Cobra Gold in Rayong Province, Thailand, March 1, 2024. Cobra Gold is a demonstration of a strong, forward-looking U.S., Thai defense alliance, rooted in history, which helps to foster a free and open Indo-Pacific region where all countries enjoy prosperity and peace. "
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Thunderbird refuel
Week 10
(Photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)
"Maj. Tyler Clark, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" pilot, flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker over Mississippi, March 27, 2024. The Thunderbirds were en route to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., to headline the Tampa Bay AirFest. "
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Eyes on the coast
Week 12
(Photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
"Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Squadron, fly over South Korea’s southern coast, April 2, 2024. The 80th and 35th FS, assigned to Kunsan Air Base, deliver airpower and showcase the United States’ commitment to the alliances and stability in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. "
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Desert Falcons
Week 13
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Colin Hollowell)
"Five F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 162nd Wing, Morris Air National Guard Base, Tucson, Ariz., fly in formation over southern Arizona, April 6, 2024. The 162nd Wing’s F-16 fighter training program instructs, develops and prepares U.S. and allied pilots to operate the highly maneuverable, high-performance fighter aircraft. "
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Past and present
Week 14
(Photo by Dale Greer)
"A vintage P-51 Mustang and a current F-16 Fighting Falcon cruise into the sunset during a heritage flight as part of the Thunder Over Louisville air show in Louisville, Ky., April 20, 2024. This year’s event featured more than 24 military and civilian aircraft, including the Kentucky Air National Guard’s C-130J Super Hercules. "
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Arctic Falcon
Week 15
(Photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)
"An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flies over the Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 24-1, April 26, 2024. Red Flag-Alaska provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. "
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SECAF in the sky
Week 16
(Photo by Richard Gonzales)
"Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall flies in an X-62A VISTA in the skies above Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2024. The X-62A is currently in the midst of an upgrade program that will fully replace the VISTA Simulation System. The upgrade program will also add a new system called the System for Autonomous Control of Simulation to support autonomy testing for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Skyborg program. "
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Blue skies ahead
Week 17
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)
"The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over the Gulf of Mexico during the 2024 Gulf Coast Salute Air Show in Panama City Beach, Fla., May 4, 2024. The Thunderbirds perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. "
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Viper commemoration flight
Week 18
(Photo by Christian Turner)
"The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team jet flies in the skies over Southern California, May 13, 2024. The 412th Maintenance Group, Fabrication Flight - Corrosion Control Team recently repainted the F-16 in the classic YF-16 livery to commemorate the platform's first flight 50 years ago at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. "
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Falcon on the move
Week 19
(Photo by Master Sgt. Chris Hibben)
"A U.S. Air Force Reserve F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 79th Fighter Squadron taxis into position during exercise Checkered Flag at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2024. Checkered Flag, hosted by the 325th Fighter Wing, is one of the Defense Department’s largest air-to-air exercises and is designed to integrate fourth and fifth-generation airframes to enhance mobility and employment capabilities of aviators and maintainers. "
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Feel the power
Week 20
(Photo by Senior Airman Derek Gutierrez)
"Aerospace propulsion technicians from the 149th Fighter Wing test an F-16 jet engine at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 31, 2024. The engines are tested and pushed to their maximum capability to ensure they can withstand extreme pressure during training and deployed operations. "
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Falcon in motion
Week 21
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
"An U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Beverly Pack 24-1 at Gwangju Air Base, South Korea, May 7, 2024. The 8th Fighter Wing partnered with the South Korean air force to conduct combined contingency response training and maximize capabilities across units. "
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Bank on it
Week 22
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs)
"An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs an aerial demonstration over Rickenbacker International Airport during the Columbus Air Show, in Columbus, Ohio, June 14, 2024. The event featured more than 20 military and civilian planes, including a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, which served as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the show. "
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Thunderbird formation
Week 23
(Photo by Airman 1st Class Halley Clark)
"A formation of F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, perform during the 2024 Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Ind., May 26, 2024. Members of the U.S. armed forces joined together at the race as a way to pay tribute to the fallen over Memorial Day weekend. "
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Week 25
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
"The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 28, 2024. The Thunderbirds are a team of roughly 130 personnel that demonstrate the pride, precision and professionalism of the total U.S. Air Force. "
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Viper climb
Week 26
(Photo by Daniel Peterson)
"Capt. Taylor Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs an aerial maneuver during the Dayton Air Show at Dayton International Airport, Ohio, June 22, 2024. This year marked the 50th anniversary of both the F-16s and the air show. "
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Desert Hammer
Week 27
(Photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)
"A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 309th Fighter Squadron, over the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2023. The aerial refueling occurred during Instructor Pilot War Day in concert with exercise Desert Hammer which aimed to replicate intense aerial combat scenarios, featuring an array of aircraft from multiple branches and bases. "
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Artic Thunder
Week 28
(Photo by Airman Moises Vasquez)
"The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 20, 2024. The Thunderbirds are honored to represent nearly 700,000 active-duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and civilian Airmen across America and are deployed worldwide. "
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Mirror image
Week 29
(Photo by Sheila deVera)
"Two U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform an aerial maneuver during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 20, 2024. The solo pilots demonstrate the incredible performance capabilities of the combat-tested, multi-role F-16 Fighting Falcon. "
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Joint combined exchange training
Week 31
(Photo by Senior Airman Mitchell Corley)
"U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and Philippine Air Force FA-50PH light jet fighters conduct joint combined exchange training, above Basa Air Force Base, Philippines, Aug. 9, 2024. Joint combined exchange training is critical to enhancing U.S. and Philippine air force interoperability in a free and open Indo-Pacific. "
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Week 35
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"Maj. Mark Schmidt pilots an F-16 Fighting Falcon during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-1 April 29, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and bilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. Major Schmidt is an F-16 pilot assigned to the 18th Aggressors Squadron."
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Beautiful execution
Week 36
(Photo by Master Sgt. Patrick Evenson)
"F-16 Fighting Falcons with the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, perform during the Speed of Sound Airshow at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 15, 2024. Hosted by the 139th Airlift Wing and city of St. Joseph, the event was a chance to thank the community and approximately 50,000 attendees for their support. "
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Wall of fire
Week 37
(Photo by Master Sgt. Patrick Evenson)
"A pyrotechnic display is triggered behind an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, during the Speed of Sound Airshow at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, Mo., Sept. 15, 2024. The airshow committee estimated approximately 50,000 people attended the event. "
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Week 38
(Photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)
"U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee “Rebel” Fiedler, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team pilot and commander, performs precision aerial maneuvers in an F-16D Fighting Falcon at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 24, 2023. Edwards AFB hosted the F-16 First Flight 50th Anniversary Event in celebration of the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s maiden flight at the base in 1974."
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Birds and Angels
Week 41
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
"The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform a joint flyover with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron “Blue Angels” in Pensacola, Fla., Oct. 30, 2024. The Thunderbirds and Blue Angels kicked off the 2024 season training together in El Centro, Calif., and concluded the season with a rare joint air show at NAS Pensacola."
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Evening prep
Week 42
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Solberg)
"A 114th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon is prepared for evening operations at Joe Foss Field, S.D., Oct. 23, 2024. Personnel from operations, maintenance and pilots must conduct evening operations to fulfill U.S. Air Force requirements to maintain their mission readiness. "
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Walking the walk
Week 43
(Photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
"Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, four JASDF F-2s, one JASDF E-2D Hawkeye, one U.S. Navy C-12 Huron and one U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon perform a wing capabilities demonstration in support of exercise Keen Sword 25 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2024. Exercises such as Keen Sword 25 showcase the United States’ commitment to working alongside partner nations and forces to ensure peace, security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. "
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Cobra Warrior
Week 44
(Photo by Senior Airman Jenna Bond)
"U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicolas Cauoette, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics specialist, talks with a pilot during exercise Cobra Warrior 24.2 at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, Oct. 2, 2024. The 31st Fighter Wing was in England to participate in CW24.2, alongside other NATO allies and partner air forces. "
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Flying with friends
Week 45
(Photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
"U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, and Philippine Air Force FA-50s fly over the Philippine Sea, Nov. 26, 2024. The aircraft conducted training operations to enhance interoperability and promote regional security. "
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Week 46
(Photo by Unknown photographer)
"F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 40th Flight Test Squadron and 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron fly over the Emerald Coast Dec. 6 on a design-try-out mission for a new operational flight program software upgrade. The newest OFP for Block 40 and 50 model F-16s will be tested developmentally and operationally at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., in 2014. This marks the first time ever an F-16 OFP has undergone developmental and operational testing in the same location. "
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Night ops
Week 47
(Photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Franklin)
"A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, conducts night operations on a runway at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 9, 2024. The 480th FS participates in night operations to give pilots a hands-on opportunity to train on F-16 techniques in hours of darkness. "