U.S. Air Force Maj. Douglas Cole, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron, out of Luke Air Force Base for the final time, March 4, 2025, over Luke AFB, Arizona. The phased retirement of F-16s aligns with broader Air Force efforts to prioritize advanced airpower capabilities. Luke AFB’s full shift to the F-35A Lightning II ensures its role as the primary training hub for fifth-generation fighter pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)
| Date Taken: | 03.04.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 03.25.2025 16:25 |
| Photo ID: | 8935091 |
| VIRIN: | 250304-F-RL243-2399 |
| Resolution: | 7621x4287 |
| Size: | 804.7 KB |
| Location: | LUKE AFB, ARIZONA, US |
| Web Views: | 53 |
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