Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Cardo | 20th Fighter Wing | 02.25.2026
U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, prepares for flight in a U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 26, 2026. The F-16, a multi-role fighter aircraft capable of both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, demonstrates its versatility through......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Cardo | 20th Fighter Wing | 02.25.2026
U.S. Air Force Capt. Paul “Apostle” Howell and Master Sgt. DeAndra Baker, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team support pilot and superintendent, monitor an aerial demonstration during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 26, 2026. The team's performances reach millions of spectators worldwide, showcasing the combat capabilities of the F-16 Fighting......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Cardo | 20th Fighter Wing | 02.25.2026
U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers in a U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 26, 2026. The HFTC allowed new and seasoned demonstration pilots to perform rare formations with legacy aircraft representing the Air......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Cardo | 20th Fighter Wing | 02.25.2026
U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers in a U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 26, 2026. The team trained and performed alongside partner Air Combat Command demonstration teams and heritage flight legacy aircraft, using......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Cardo | 20th Fighter Wing | 02.25.2026
U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, prepares for flight in a U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 26, 2026. The demonstration team is dedicated to showcasing the power and precision of the F-16 and the professionalism of U.S. Airmen to inspire......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Cardo | 20th Fighter Wing | 02.25.2026
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colton Kaylor, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, prepares to launch a U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 26, 2026. The team's maintenance specialists ensure the aircraft are safe for their pilots and effective during their performances at more than 20 air......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Cardo | 20th Fighter Wing | 02.24.2026
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, lands at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, for the Heritage Flight Training Course Feb. 26, 2026. The team performs at more than 20 air shows each year, traveling across the U.S. and abroad to demonstrate the F-16's combat capabilities and the expertise of the U.S. Airmen who......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Cardo | 20th Fighter Wing | 02.14.2026
U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers in a U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon during an air show at Laredo, Texas, Feb. 15, 2026. The F-16, a multi-role fighter aircraft capable of both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, demonstrates its versatility through dynamic aerial demonstrations across the U.S.......
