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    Combined F-16 and F-35 Training Reinforces Combat Readiness, Lethality and Interoperability [Image 5 of 5]

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    Combined F-16 and F-35 Training Reinforces Combat Readiness, Lethality and Interoperability

    LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    01.27.2026

    Photo by Richard McManus 

    56th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force pilot prepares to take off in an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to Holloman Air Force Base as part of a joint training exercise, 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.

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    Date Taken: 01.27.2026
    Date Posted: 01.27.2026 21:10
    Photo ID: 9495777
    VIRIN: 260127-F-QT044-1005
    Resolution: 624x351
    Size: 53.3 KB
    Location: LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA, US

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