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JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on a trim pad before an engine run up here July 16. The run up of the engine back and forth from full afterburner to idle allows the engine mechanics and crew chiefs to ensure all systems are fully functional before putting the fighter back into operational use. The F-16 is deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)


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JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on a trim pad before an engine run up here July 16. The run up of the engine back and forth from full afterburner to idle allows the engine mechanics and crew chiefs to ensure all systems are fully functional before putting the fighter back into operational use. The F-16 is deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., as another Team Shaw F-16 approaches over the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 21, 2016. Airmen from the 93rd RS spent a week at Shaw for collaborative refueling training, giving Team Shaw F-16 pilots the opportunity to practice refueling procedures under various conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zade Vadnais)
A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., during collaborative refueling training over the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 21, 2016. KC-135s are capable of carrying and transferring up to 200,000 pounds of fuel, extending the flying time of aircraft such as the F-16 by eliminating the need for pilots to refuel on land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zade Vadnais)
Sandra Vanta, a Team Shaw spouse, takes photos of her husband, Maj. Jason Vanta, 77th Fighter Squadron F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot, as he refuels his jet from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., during a collaborative refueling training and spouse flight event over the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 21, 2016. During the event, Team Shaw pilots were able to practice refueling procedures and their spouses were able to get a closer look at the job their husbands do every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zade Vadnais)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Leo Ricciotti, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, prepares to take off for collaborative refueling training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 21, 2016. Ricciotti and his team traveled from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., to participate in the training, which allowed 20th Fighter Wing F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilots to practice refueling skills under various conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zade Vadnais)
Emily Willhide, Team Shaw spouse, takes in the view from the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a collaborative refueling training and spouse flight event at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 21, 2016. Airmen from the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., brought the KC-135 to Shaw specifically for this training and utilized the ample space in both the cockpit and main cabin to take multiple Team Shaw spouses on a single spouse flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zade Vadnais)
Emily Hagemeier, Team Shaw spouse, blows a kiss to her husband, Capt. Derek Hagemeier, 77th Fighter Squadron F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot, during a collaborative refueling training and spouse flight event over the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 21, 2016. Several Team Shaw spouses had the opportunity to watch from the aircraft’s rear window as their husbands approached the KC-135 Stratotanker, which was assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron from Farichild Air Force Base, Wash., to practice refueling procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zade Vadnais)
Two F-22 Raptors assigned to the 53rd Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., fly over onlookers below during an East Coast Airpower Demonstration at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield, S.C., Oct. 27, 2016. The Raptor is capable of performing both air-to-air and air-to-ground operations, executing the Air Force mission worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
An A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 76th Fighter Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., releases bomb dummy units during an East Coast Airpower Demonstration at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield, S.C., Oct. 27, 2016. A-10s serve combatant commanders downrange by providing close-air support, which aids in troop movement by clearing a safe path. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
Congressional staff members stand inside an HC-130J static display at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 28, 2016. During their visit, staffers had the opportunity to learn about the functions of various aircraft, including the A-10 Thunderbolt II, HH-60G Pave Hawk and F-16CM Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
An F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., launches flares during an East Coast Airpower Demonstration at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield, S.C., Oct. 28, 2016. Flares are used by aircraft as a counter to heat-seeking missile targeting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., showcases its aerial maneuverability during an East Coast Airpower Demonstration at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield, S.C., Oct. 28, 2016. During the demonstration, F-15s performed a number of maneuvers to include shows of force, which are intended to intimidate ground forces, and low-angle strafes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing briefs congressional staff members on different types of munitions during an East Coast Airpower Demonstration static displays tour at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 28, 2016. During their visit individuals had the opportunity to see the various weapons and munitions utilized by aircraft stationed at military installations along the East Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)