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F-16 VDT completes heritage training

U.S. Airmen assigned to the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team (VDT) gather with visitors at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2019. The team members were given the opportunity to speak with veterans and local families during the 2019 Heritage Flight Training Course, sharing information about their aircraft and their Air Force experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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F-16 VDT completes heritage training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Davis, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team aircraft engines craftsman, performs preflight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2019. Air Combat Command and Air Education Training Command demonstration team Airmen supported heritage flights to honor past and present service members at the 2019 Heritage Flight Training Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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From pupper to power

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Terry, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) handler, and Tank, 20th SFS MWD, practice basic obedience commands at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), S.C., Feb. 4, 2019. Tank recently arrived to Shaw AFB from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and is in phase two of his training with Terry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron prepares for take-off during Exercise Red Flag 19-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2019. The 79th FS worked alongside coalition partners and allied forces in day and nighttime scenarios that tested their ability to function in a simulated Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron adjusts his gear prior to take-off during Exercise Red Flag 19-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2019. Throughout the exercise, 79th FS pilots will be performing the suppression of enemy air defenses mission as well as going head-to-head with aggressor forces in both daytime and nighttime scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron (FS) takes-off during Exercise Red Flag 19-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2019. Pilots trained using the vast bombing and gunnery ranges of the Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron (FS) takes-off during Exercise Red Flag 19-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2019. The 79th FS, also known as the “Tigers,” served in an air superiority role, performing various missions intended to test their job proficiency in a daytime and nighttime combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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A U.S. Airman assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to marshal an F-16CM Fighting Falcon during Exercise Red Flag 19-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2019. Throughout the exercise maintenance Airmen marshalled more than 15 F-16CM Fighting Falcons in both daytime and nighttime scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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A U.S. Airman assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, halts an F-16CM Fighting Falcon during Exercise Red Flag 19-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2019. During Red Flag 19-1 maintenance Airmen worked daytime and nighttime operations to test their job proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Mission success by metals tech

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Peter Lockett, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, welds a metal rod for a project at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan 28, 2019. Metals technology Airmen save the maintenance units on base millions of dollars throughout the year by supporting approximately $3.4 billion in aircraft parts and around $34 million in aerospace ground equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado)

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Mission success by metals tech

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Peter Lockett, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, prepares to cut a metal pole at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan 28, 2019. The metals technology Airmen work with various machines that alter many different types of metal into whatever tool or piece of equipment is needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado)

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Mission success by metals tech

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Peter Lockett, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS) aircraft metals technology journeyman, picks up a newly cut piece of metal at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan 28, 2019. Metals technology Airmen work on aircraft parts and support the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron as well as the 20th EMS aerospace ground equipment flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado)

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Mission success by metals tech

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Peter Lockett, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, welds a metal rod at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan 28, 2019. Metals technology shop Airmen perform 24-hour operations to support all the F-16 Fighting Falcons on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado)

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F-16 VDT announces new pilot

U.S. Air Force Capt. Zoe “SiS” Kotnik, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs a precision aerial demonstration over the flight line at Joint Base Langley-Eustice, Va., Jan. 28, 2019. Kotnik was originally assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., before she earned an assignment to the demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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F-16 VDT announces new pilot

U.S. Air Force Capt. Zoe “SiS” Kotnik, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team (VDT) commander and pilot, performs preflight checks before performing an aerial demonstration at Joint Base Langley-Eustice, Va., Jan. 29, 2019. Kotnik has over 1,000 flying hours in her eight years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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F-16 VDT announces new pilot

U.S. Air Force Capt. Zoe “SiS” Kotnik, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team (VDT) commander and pilot, sits in her aircraft while shaking the hand of Staff Sgt. Austin Dixon, F-16 VDT dedicated crew chief, prior to performing an aerial demonstration at Joint Base Langley-Eustice, Va., Jan. 29, 2019. Kotnik’s team supported her success by ensuring her aircraft was properly maintained and safe for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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F-16 VDT announces new pilot

U.S. Air Force Capt. Zoe “SiS” Kotnik, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team (VDT) commander and pilot, smiles after a certification flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustice, Va., Jan. 29, 2019. Kotnik performed more than 30 practice missions before the certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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F-16 VDT announces new pilot

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, center, speaks with Capt. Zoe “SiS” Kotnik, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team (VDT) commander and pilot, right, and Master Sgt. Chris Schneider, F-16 VDT superintendent, following Kotnik’s certification flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustice, Va., Jan. 29, 2019. Holmes certified Kotnik which enabled her to offically become the F-16 VDT’s new pilot and the Air Force’s first female single-ship aerial demonstration pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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F-16 VDT announces new pilot

U.S. Air Force Capt. Zoe “SiS” Kotnik, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team (VDT) commander and pilot, performs a precision aerial demonstration near Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 20, 2018. Kotnik completed more than six months of training in preparation for the F-16 VDT’s 2019 air show season which is her first as team commander. (Courtesy photo)

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F-16 VDT announces new pilot

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Dixon, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team (VDT) dedicated crew chief, left, and Staff Sgt. Ryan Davis, F-16 VDT aerospace propulsion craftsman, stand beside Capt. Zoe “SiS” Kotnik, F-16 VDT commander and pilot, as she taxis her F-16CM Fighting Falcon on the flight line at Joint Base Langley-Eustice, Va., Jan. 28, 2019. Kotnik performed a practice demonstration prior to an Air Combat Command certification flight to become familiar with the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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