F-16 Fighting Falcon: Proven Performance, Enduring Dominance
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tiffany Cochran, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Weapons Standardization Section lead crew chief, left, and Tech. Sgt. Patrick Navarra, 20th EMS Weapons Standardization Section crew member, right, prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for munitions loading at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 11, 2025. Originally designed to be a lightweight, cost-effective fighter, the F-16 has evolved into a premier platform capable of both air-to-air and air-to-surface attack missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nyanda Walker-Potts)