Eyes on

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Col. Rodney Petithomme, 332nd Expeditionary Operations Group commander, inspects the under belly of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a preflight inspection here April, 3 2012. Pilots perform an eyes-on inspection prior to every flight. Petithomme is deployed from Osan Air Base, Korea, and is a native of Clovis, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia)

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Off with a salute

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Col. Rodney Petithomme, 332nd Expeditionary Operations Group commander, receives a salute from Airman 1st Class Justin Glass, 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prior to taxiing here April, 3 2012. Crew chiefs and pilots work together during preflight procedures to complete aircraft function checks. Petithomme is deployed from Osan Air Base, Korea, and is a native of Clovis, Calif. Glass is deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. and is a native of Tucson, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia)

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Ready for flight

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- A pilot from the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, prepares to taxi out for a training mission here, April 3, 2012. Crew chiefs from the 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron signal to pilots to let them know it is clear to taxi their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia)

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Off we go!

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off here April 3, 2012. Pilots from the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing pilots perform various missions to ensure their aerial skills remain sharp. These missions enable the wing to fulfill the Combined Forces Air Component Commander priorities of Decisive Airpower and Defend the Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia)

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Tail fin check

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Airman 1st Class Justin Glass, 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, watches tail fins of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a preflight inspection here April 3, 2012. Glass communicates with the pilot during the inspection by using hand signals and a radio headset. Glass is deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. and is a native of Tucson, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia

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332nd AEW: Decisive Airpower

Published April 5, 2012

Eyes on

Off with a salute

Ready for flight

Off we go!

Tail fin check