Photo by Staff Sgt. Amy Rangel | 169th Fighter Wing | 10.18.2024
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Mike Glenn, a flight chief assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet to the runway during a combat readiness inspection at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, Oct. 18, 2024. This evaluation highlights the wing's readiness to execute high-stakes missions, maintain air superiority, and defend national......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Amy Rangel | 169th Fighter Wing | 10.18.2024
U.S. Air Force Fighting Falcon fighter pilots and ground crew with the 169th Fighter Wing participate in a combat readiness inspection at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, Oct. 18, 2024. The inspection underscores the importance of exercising and refining operational capabilities to retain competitive dominance with near-peer adversaries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Amy Rangel | 169th Fighter Wing | 10.18.2024
A U.S. Air Force Fighting Falcon fighter jet with the 169th Fighter Wing taxis to the runway as Airmen test the radar threat warning system during a combat readiness inspection at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, Oct. 18, 2024. Wing inspection team members evaluated Airmen's ability to quickly mobilize and sustain operations in a simulated near-peer competitive engagement.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Amy Rangel | 169th Fighter Wing | 10.18.2024
U.S. Air Force Fighting Falcon fighter pilots and ground crew with the 169th Fighter Wing participate in a combat readiness inspection at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, Oct. 18, 2024. The inspection underscores the importance of exercising and refining operational capabilities to retain competitive dominance with near-peer adversaries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by......
