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Operation Unified Protector

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz shakes the hand of 1st Lt. Matthew Larson, 77th “Gambler” Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to congratulate the “Gamblers” on their excellent work during Operation Unified Protector. The 77th FS deployed to OUP to support NATO forces through the suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses and ensured the safety of NATO assets. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/released)

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Operation Unified Protector

U.S. Air Force Capt. Derrick Franck, 77th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, briefs U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz on the 20th Fighter Wing’s Operation Unified Protector activities at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 77th FS deployed to OUP to support NATO forces through the suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses and ensured the safety of NATO assets. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/released)

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Operation Unified Protector

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Blodzinski, 77th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, lands at Aviano Air Base, Italy, following an Operation Unified Protector sortie. The 77th FS deployed to OUP to support NATO forces through the suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses and ensured the safety of NATO assets. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/released)

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Operational Readiness Exercise Sea Lion 09-06

Shown is an F-16 aircraft of the 79th Fighter Squadron moving on the taxiway during operational readiness exercises Sea Lion 09-06 at Shaw AFB, S.C., May 13, 2009. Shaw is the home to the 20th Fighter Wing, the Air Force's largest F-16 Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathrine McDowell/RELEASED)

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OUP

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, equipped with a product dispenser unit-5 leaflet bomb, from the 20th Fighter Wing patrols the sky over Libya during Operation Unified Protector. The 20th FW had the unique role of dropping leaflet bombs to give NATO messages for the safety of Libyan civilians. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/Released)

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Oxygen system phases out LOX

Toby Begendorf, Lockheed Martin contract worker, installs new wiring March 22 on a Shaw F-16 as part of the onboard oxygen generating system.

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P-51 Mustang

A P-51 Mustang prepares to takeoff from the Shaw flightline, March 19, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The P-51 Mustang "Quick Silver" was restored more than 13 years ago by father and son Bill and Scott Yoak. Yoak's P-51 Mustang will be one of the many aircraft that will perform during the upcoming Shaw Air Expo, May 5-6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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P-51 Mustang

Mr. Bill Yoak, P-51 Mustang owner and crew chief, performs preflight checks prior to takeoff, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 19, 2012. The P-51 Mustang "Quick Silver" was restored more than 13 years ago by father and son Bill and Scott Yoak. Yoak's P-51 Mustang will be one of the many aircraft that will perform during the upcoming Shaw Air Expo, May 5-6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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P-51 Mustang

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, help push a P-51 Mustang out of a hanger prior to takeoff, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 19, 2012. The P-51 Mustang "Quick Silver" was restored more than 13 years ago by father and son Bill and Scott Yoak. Yoak's P-51 Mustang will be one of the many aircraft that will perform during the upcoming Shaw Air Expo, May 5-6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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P-51 Mustang

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Scott Walker, Shaw Air Expo director, poses for a photo in front of a P-51 Mustang while holding an old 20th Fighter Wing flight jacket, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 19, 2012. The P-51 Mustang "Quick Silver" was restored more than 13 years ago by father and son Bill and Scott Yoak. Yoak's P-51 Mustang will be one of the many aircraft that will perform during the upcoming Shaw Air Expo, May 5-6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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P-51 Mustang

A P-51 Mustang passes over the Shaw flightline after being displayed as a static aircraft during the 20th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 19, 2012. The P-51 Mustang "Quick Silver" was restored more than 13 years ago by father and son Bill and Scott Yoak. Yoak's P-51 Mustang will be one of the many aircraft that will perform during the upcoming Shaw Air Expo, May 5-6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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Power and precision take the sky

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals an F-16CM Fighting Falcon to a stop at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C, Feb. 5, 2015. The mission of the 20th Fighter Wing is to provide combat ready airpower and Airmen, to meet any challenge, anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Bass/Released)

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Power and precision take the sky

An F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing takes off over Shaw Air Force Base, S.C, Feb. 5, 2015. The F-16 employed by the 20th FW is traditionally tasked with the suppression of enemy air defenses, but is also capable of dogfighting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Bass/Released)

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Rapid refueling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dakota Brightwell, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, launches a 79th Fighter Squadron fighter pilot out of the “hot pit” area after his aircraft was refueled, Jan. 10, 2013, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Fuels operators and crew chiefs such as Brightwell performed hot pit refueling procedures for both the 55th and 79th Fighter Squadrons. Hot pit refueling is a procedure usually performed in a combat situation to rapidly refuel aircraft while their engines are running resulting in a speedy refuel to thrust pilots back into the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)(Released)

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Rapid refueling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan Hinesley, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator, operates the fuel truck controls while refueling F-16 Fighting Falcons, Jan. 10, 2013, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Fuels operators and crew chiefs such as Brightwell performed hot pit refueling procedures for both the 55th and 79th Fighter Squadrons. Hot pit refueling is a procedure usually performed in a combat situation to rapidly refuel aircraft while their engines are running resulting in a speedy refuel to thrust pilots back into the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)(Released)

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Rapid refueling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin Glass, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainer, carries the “hot pit” chalks to the designated hot pit area to begin refueling F-16 Fighting Falcons, Jan. 10, 2013, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Fuels operators and crew chiefs such as Brightwell performed hot pit refueling procedures for both the 55th and 79th Fighter Squadrons. Hot pit refueling is a procedure usually performed in a combat situation to rapidly refuel aircraft while their engines are running resulting in a speedy refuel to thrust pilots back into the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)(Released)

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Rapid refueling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dakota Brightwell, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, looks across the flightline as he communicates via headset with F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots while they refuel, Jan. 10, 2013, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Fuels operators and crew chiefs such as Brightwell performed hot pit refueling procedures for both the 55th and 79th Fighter Squadrons. Hot pit refueling is a procedure usually performed in a combat situation to rapidly refuel aircraft while their engines are running resulting in a speedy refuel to thrust pilots back into the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)(Released)

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Rapid refueling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dakota Brightwell, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot into the “hot pit” area to begin refueling the pilots aircraft, Jan. 10, 2013, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Fuels operators and crew chiefs such as Brightwell performed hot pit refueling procedures for both the 55th and 79th Fighter Squadrons. Hot pit refueling is a procedure usually performed in a combat situation to rapidly refuel aircraft while their engines are running resulting in a speedy refuel to thrust pilots back into the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)(Released)

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Rapid refueling

Several U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots sit on the ramp in the cockpit of their aircraft while waiting for fuel, Jan. 10, 2013, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Fuels operators and crew chiefs performed hot pit refueling procedures for both the 55th and 79th Fighter Squadrons. Hot pit refueling is a procedure usually performed in a combat situation to rapidly refuel aircraft while their engines are running resulting in a speedy refuel to thrust pilots back into the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)(Released)

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Rapid refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 79th Fighter Squadron taxis his aircraft into the “hot pit” to be refueled after performing routine sorties, Jan. 10, 2013, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Fuels operators and crew chiefs performed hot pit refueling procedures for both the 55th and 79th Fighter Squadrons. Hot pit refueling is a procedure usually performed in a combat situation to rapidly refuel aircraft while their engines are running resulting in a speedy refuel to thrust pilots back into the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)(Released)

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