F-16A makes a move

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Crewmembers with Worldwide Aircraft Recovery, Ltd. load an F-16A static display aircraft in preparation for its transport from JoeFoss Field, S.D. to Tyndall AFB, Fla. September 13, 2012. The aircraft, which has been on display at the South Dakota Air National Guard base since 2001, is being transferred to the 1st Air Force Headquarters for display in front of the Killey Center for Homeland Operations. (National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland, released)

Sioux Falls Airshow 2012

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The F-22 Raptor flies along side the P-38 Lightning in a heritage flight during the Sioux Falls Airshow 2012. Together, in the air, the demonstration reminds onlookers of the progress made since 1942. Each aircraft is the state-of-the-art in combat fighter design for its time.(National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Quinton Young)(Released)

114th Fighter Wing participates in Combat Archer

TYNDALL AFB, Fla. - A 114th Fighter Wing, South Dakota Air National Guard F-16 aircraft approaches for a landing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Feb. 1, 2012. The unit is in Florida to participate in Combat Archer for a two week deployment. The exercise allows pilots and crew of the unit to train and be evaluated with live munitions.(Photo courtesy of Attila Papp, Hot Ramp Photography, Ontario, Canada)

F-16 conversion nears completion

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The 114th Fighter Wing's F-16 block 40 aircraft sit on the flightline as the sun sets here August 25, 2011. The unit is in the final phase of conversion from their old block 30 F-16's to the newer block 40's. All new aircraft have been recieved with final maintenance issues being addressed to finalize the conversion. (Photo by Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland)(RELEASED)USAF

High Time Flyer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Col. Michael A. Meyers, 114th Operations Group commander, prepares to fly F-16 tail number 466 for its 7,000th hour, breaking flight on July 13 from Joe Foss Field, S.D. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Quinton Young -- Released)

High Time Flyer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- During a sunny South Dakota afternoon, F-16 tail number 466 is being prepared for its 7,000th hour, breaking flight on July 13 at Joe Foss Field, S.D. It is the first of the 114th Fighter Wing's F-16 aircraft to break the 7,000-hour mark. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Quinton Young -- Released)