U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot waves at the camera before taking off for a joint exercise in a Holloman Air Force Base F-16, Jan. 27, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. F-16 and F-35 Lightning II pilots both emphasize the value of training together, noting that these missions enhance trust, communication and shared understanding of each aircraft’s role in combat. Mission planning and execution require constant collaboration, reinforcing procedures that will be essential during future forward deployments.
| Date Taken: | 01.27.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.27.2026 21:10 |
| Photo ID: | 9495774 |
| VIRIN: | 260127-F-QT044-1004 |
| Resolution: | 624x416 |
| Size: | 60.71 KB |
| Location: | LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA, US |
| Web Views: | 6 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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