Routine sorties maintain readiness

An F-16CM Fighting Falcon speeds down the runway at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 7, 2015. Capable of speeds more than 1,500 miles per hour, the F-16 is a multi-role fighter jet with the ability to switch from an air-to-ground role to an air-to-air role with the touch of a button. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Cossaboom/Released)

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Routine sorties maintain readiness

U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons perpare to take off as an F-15 Strike Eagle assigned to Seymore Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. flys by, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 7, 2015. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role, highly maneuverable fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Cossaboom/Released)

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Routine sorties maintain readiness

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon taxis off the runway at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 8, 2015. With a lightweight airframe and powerful General Electric engine, the F-16CM can fly at speeds of more than 1,500 miles per hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Routine sorties maintain readiness

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon takes off at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 8, 2015. The F-16CM is a multi-role fighter jet with the ability to switch from an air-to-ground role to an air-to-air role at the touch of a button. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Routine sorties maintain readiness

A U.S. Air Force tactical aircraft maintainer assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals an F-16CM Fighting Falcon as the pilot returns from a flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 7, 2015. F-16 Fighter pilots fly multiple sorties each week to keep their skills sharp for real world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

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An F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot taxis from the runway after returning from a sortie, Jan. 7, 2015, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Fighter pilots assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing fly several sorties each week to maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

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Routine sorties maintain readiness

Published Jan. 12, 2015

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Routine sorties maintain readiness

Routine sorties maintain readiness

Routine sorties maintain readiness

Routine sorties maintain readiness

Routine sorties maintain readiness

Routine sorties maintain readiness