20th EMS repaints Viper Demonstration Team F-16 Venom
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Mason Frederick, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS) aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, cuts leading edge tape during routine painting of Viper Demonstration Team F-16C Fighting Falcon, known as “Venom,” at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 30, 2023. Frederick secured leading edge tape to the aircraft to prevent rain damage and promote erosion resistance, increasing the longevity of the aircraft and protecting its signature paint theme. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin Stanley)