Falcon takes flight

An F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Feb. 16, 2012. The jet, originally deployed from Bagram Airfield, moved to Kandahar Airfield because of a close air support reset that also involved an A-10 unit migrating north to Bagram Airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Skinkle)

Flying South for the Winter

An Air Force F-16C, deployed from the 132nd Fighter Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, arrives at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 16, 2012. The F-16 unit arrived Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan to replace the A-10s that were stationed at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Skinkle)

132FW preps for Dissimilar Air Combat Training in Australia.

Members of the 132nd Fighter Wing (132FW) Maintenance Group re-configure F-16 C+ aircraft and download a wing tank in preparation for the Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) mission at the Williamtown Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Australia on February 19, 2011. The 132FW and 185ARW are conducting a Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) mission "Sentry Down Under" for approximately one month with the RAAF. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Linda E. Kephart)(Released)

132FW preps for Dissimilar Air Combat Training in Australia.

Members of the 132nd Fighter Wing (132FW) Maintenance Group re-configure F-16 C+ aircraft and refuel in preparation for the Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) mission at the Williamtown Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Australia on February 19, 2011. The 132FW and 185ARW are conducting a Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) mission "Sentry Down Under" for approximately one month with the RAAF. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Linda E. Kephart)(Released)

Aircraft Generation for ORE

During Operation Grandstand, Staff Sgt. Joe McIlhon (corner, left) and Senior Airman Benjamin Rogers (corner, right) load missiles onto an F-16C aircraft on the west ramp of the 132nd Fighter Wing in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 6, 2010. The 132nd Fighter Wing is conducting Operation Grandstand in preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection which will be in October. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Linda E. Kephart)(Released)

Aircraft Generation for ORE

During Operation Grandstand, Staff Sgt. Joe McIlhon (left) and Senior Airman Benjamin Rogers (right) load missiles onto an F-16C aircraft on the west ramp of the 132nd Fighter Wing in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 6, 2010. The 132nd Fighter Wing is conducting Operation Grandstand in preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection which will be in October. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Linda E. Kephart)(Released)