Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Goodman | 169th Fighter Wing | 06.05.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Stephenson, a crew chief assigned to the 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, salutes Lt. Col. Jacob Coleman, an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot assigned to 157th Fighter Squadron, during a training mission at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, June 6, 2025. Through routine training operations, crew chiefs refine the skills required to fulfill......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Goodman | 169th Fighter Wing | 06.05.2025
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet, assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing, takes off during routine training operations at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, June 6, 2025. The ability to swiftly launch aircraft under varying conditions is a cornerstone of Agile Combat Employment, reinforcing the unit’s capability to project power, adapt to dynamic threats, and......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Goodman | 169th Fighter Wing | 06.05.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jacob Coleman, a fighter pilot assigned to 157th Fighter Squadron, prepares for his final flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, June 6, 2025. Coleman's fini-flight is a reminder of the importance of teamwork and camaraderie and allows the squadron to reflect on past successes and celebrate the achievements......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Goodman | 169th Fighter Wing | 06.05.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Stephenson, a crew chief assigned to the 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet during a training mission at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, June 6, 2025. Through routine training operations, crew chiefs refine the skills required to fulfill their fighter wing mission statement: organize, train,......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Goodman | 169th Fighter Wing | 06.05.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jacob Coleman, a fighter pilot assigned to 157th Fighter Squadron, prepares to launch an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a training mission at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, June 6, 2025. Through routine training operations, pilots refine the skills required to fulfill their commander’s intent: prepare to dynamically respond to any task, continual......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Dawson | 169th Fighter Wing | 10.17.2024
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Hendricks, a dedicated crew chief assigned to the 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conducts preflight inspections on an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet during a combat readiness inspection at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, Oct. 17, 2024. This evaluation highlights the wing’s readiness to execute high-stakes missions, maintain air......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Dawson | 169th Fighter Wing | 10.17.2024
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 169th Fighter Squadron, takes off during a combat readiness inspection at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, Oct. 17, 2024. The inspection assesses the wing’s readiness to respond to near-peer threats at a moment’s notice in defense of our national security. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Dawson | 169th Fighter Wing | 10.17.2024
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Louthan, an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Fighter Squadron, and Senior Airman Christopher Ciulla, assigned to the 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepare for pre-flight inspections during a combat readiness inspection at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, Oct. 17, 2024. Airmen are being evaluated on their ability to......
