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F-16 VDT completes 2018 season at BIAS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dominic Dizes, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team (VDT) dedicated crew chief, front, and Tech. Sgt. Stephen Mullins, F-16 VDT avionics specialist, hug after launching out their pilot on the flight line at Sakhir Airbase, Kingdom of Bahrain, Nov. 16, 2018. The flight was the last air show demonstration Dizes and Mullins supported together during the team’s 2018 season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R. C. Reaves)

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F-16 VDT completes 2018 season at BIAS

U.S. Air Force Maj. John “Rain” Waters, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, demonstrates the capabilities of an F-16CM Fighting Falcon, “Viper,” during the Bahrain International Airshow at Sakhir Airbase, Kingdom of Bahrain, Nov. 16, 2018. Waters navigated the multi-role fighter jet through maneuvers such as high-speed turns and vertical climbs in front of an international audience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R. C. Reaves)

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Shaw evacuates F-16s

A 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintainer inspects an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 12, 2018. The maintainers prepared the jets for evacuation prior to the landfall of Hurricane Florence on the east coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Shaw evacuates F-16s

A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon takes off from the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 12, 2018. The jets evacuated the base prior to the landfall of Hurricane Florence on the east coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Shaw evacuates F-16s

A 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintainer marshals an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 12, 2018. The maintainers prepared the jets for evacuation prior to the landfall of Hurricane Florence on the east coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Shaw evacuates F-16s

A 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintainer walks the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 12, 2018. The maintainers prepared the jets for evacuation prior to the landfall of Hurricane Florence on the east coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Shaw evacuates F-16s

A 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintainer waits to marshal their jet at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 12, 2018. The maintainers prepared the jets for evacuation prior to the landfall of Hurricane Florence on the east coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Shaw evacuates F-16s

A 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintainer performs a pre-flight check at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 12, 2018. The maintainers prepared the jets for evacuation prior to the landfall of Hurricane Florence on the east coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Shaw evacuates F-16s

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler D’Agostino, 79th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, fastens his flight gear prior to departing Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 12, 2018. Team Shaw pilots evacuated the installations jets prior to the landfall of Hurricane Florence on the east coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Shaw evacuates F-16s

A 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintainer checks the tire pressure of an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 11, 2018. The maintainers prepared the jets for evacuation prior to the landfall of Hurricane Florence on the east coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Load crews train for deployment operations

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 77th Aircraft Maintenance Unit applies roller extenders to a bomb loader at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 8, 2018. The extenders allows load crew members to apply clearance between the loading table and the munition being transported. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Load crews train for deployment operations

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Bridges, 77th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) load crew team member, Staff Sgt. Samuel Ortiz 77th AMU load crew team lead, and Senior Airman Daniel Nunez, 77th AMU load crew team member, carry an AIM-9X sidewinder at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 9, 2018. Load crew members work together to carry the munition as it weigh approximately 188 lbs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Load crews train for deployment operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samuel Ortiz, 77th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew team lead, releases lug nuts on a bomb rack at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 9, 2018. The lug nuts help stabilize munitions while in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Load crews train for deployment operations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Bridge, 77th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew team member, operates a bomb loader at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 9, 2018. The bomb loader is utilized by load crew members to help transport munitions that Airmen may not be able to transport by hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Load crews train for deployment operations

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 77th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon in the 20th Maintenance Group (MXG) weapons standardization hangar at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 9, 2018. The weapons standardization hangar is utilized by the 20th MXG to help train and strengthen Airmen’s skills in applying munitions onto F-16s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Load crews train for deployment operations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Bridge, 77th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) load crew team member, left center, and Staff Sgt. Samuel Ortiz, 77th AMU load crew team lead, remove a CCG laser guided seeker from a GBU-10 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 9, 2018. Load crew teams are required to perform training on loading and unloading all munitions from Shaw’s F-16CM Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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It flies in the family

(From left) Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Rick Davis, former F-16 pilot, retired Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Henderson, former dedicated crew chief, Capt. Brian Davis, 55th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, and Staff Sgt. Tyler Roecker, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, stand on the flight line at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug 3, 2018. Brian and Roecker were assigned aircraft 90830, a jet that was previously assigned to Brian's father and Henderson, during a ceremony at Shaw. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Sweeney)

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It flies in the family

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Roecker, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, unveils 55th Fighter Squadron (FS) pilot Capt. Brian Davis’ name on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 3, 2018. Leaders assigned to the 55th FS worked to have Davis’ fathers aircraft moved to the squadron so he could fly it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Sweeney)

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It flies in the family

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Rick Davis, former F-16 pilot, hugs his son, Capt. Brian Davis, 55th Fighter Squadron (FS) F-16 pilot, as Staff Sgt. Tyler Roecker, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, watches after a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 3, 2018. Brian was assigned the F-16 his father once piloted after flight line leadership worked to have it reassigned to the 55th FS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Sweeney)

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One team, one fight: part I

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Bell, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron avionics system technician, works on an avionics power panel at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 23, 2018. The power panel is used to supply power to the navigation system in an F-16CM Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class BrieAnna Stillman)

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