F-16 Tail Flash Commemorates 150th Anniversary of the Colorado National Guard

Brig. Gen. Trulan A. Eyre, 140th Wing Commander, thanks Technical Sgt. Phil Kistler for his work in creating an F-16 tail flash to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Colorado National Guard, Jan 31, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr.) (RELEASED)

F-16 Tail Flash Commemorates 150th Anniversary of the Colorado National Guard

Members of the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, applaud the magnificent F-16 tail flash painted to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Colorado National Guard, Jan 31, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John Nimmo, Sr.) (RELEASED)

Falcon Air Meet

A diamond formation of F-16 Fighting Falcons flies over the ancient castle of Ajloun, located in Ajloun, Jordan, a site of 12th century Arab castle ruins, during a formation flight Nov. 1, 2009. The jets represent the three countries who were participating in the 2009 Falcon Air Meet: Belgium, United States, and Jordan. The Falcon Air Meet is an annual competition for countries around the world that fly F-16 Fighting Falcons. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Darin Overstreet, Colorado National Guard/Released)

Falcon Air Meet 2009

A diamond formation of F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Royal Jordanian Air Force performs a bomb burst maneuver after passing their approach target October 20, 2009, Mwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan, during Falcon Air Meet 2009. The Falcon Air Meet is a friendly competition centered on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. F-16 units from Jordan, Belgium and the 169th Fighter Squadron from the South Carolina Air National Guard competed in this 4th annual event hosted in Jordan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf) (Released)

Tiger Meet of the Americas

An F-16 from the 120th Squadron, 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, flown by Major Julian Clay, flies the return trip back to Cold Wing Canada after a week of exercises during the second Tiger Meet of the Americas. Ten squadrons took part in this weeklong event hosted by the 410 Squadron. Some of the USAF units among them were the 120th FS from the Colorado ANG; the 79th FS from Shaw AFB, South Carolina; and the 134th FS of the Vermont ANG. The star of the Colorado ANG was a full tiger-striped F-16C heading a deployment of eight aircraft. The meet was held from September 12-19 with units from the USAF, Canadian Forces, and NATO participating. In order of a squadron to be invited to attend, one simple criterion had to be respected: each unit needs to have a Tiger or other big cat on their unit's insignia or as a mascot. The intent of the Tiger Meet is to promote solidarity and operational understanding between participants. The Tiger Meet of the Americas is styled after the NATO Tiger Meet, an almost annual gathering of Tiger squadrons based in Europe, where it is mainly their goal to promote cooperation among North Atlantic Treaty Organization members, create team spirit, and camaraderie among NATO personnel, and foster professional relationships.

Tiger Meet of the Americas

Starboard-side view of F-16C, serial 87-0241, in-flight over western Colorado. Following the traditions of the NATO/ EuroTiger Meet, the Colorado ANG painted this F-16C in dramatic "tiger" markings for the Tiger Meet of the Americas. The Inaugural Tiger Meet of the Americas was held at Buckley AFB, CO from 8-13 Aug. 2001 and brought together flying units from throughout North America that have a Tiger or large cat as their unit symbol. The Tiger Meet of the Americas closely mirrors the NATO / Europe Tiger Meet in its goal of fostering camaraderie, teamwork and tactics familiarization. USAF Photo by SSgt. Greg L. Davis.