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‘Triple Nickel’ returns to Afghanistan, continues counterterrorism operations

A pilot from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron throws up the ‘Triple Nickel’ sign after landing on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 25, 2017. The 555th EFS, commonly referred to as the ‘Triple Nickel’, has a rich combat heritage, beginning in 1942 as the 555th Bombardment Squadron. They have participated in World War II, the Vietnam War and currently conduct counterterrorism operations out of Bagram Airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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F-16 operations inspection lights up night

Staff Sgt. Erin Diaz and Senior Airmen Dakota Tabler and Logan Helle, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron engine technicians, conduct an augmentor operations check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon Dec. 4, 2016 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The operations check was conducted after installing a new engine component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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KC-135 Stratotanker Orientation Flight

379th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen pose for a group photo prior to taking an incentive flight at Al Udeid Air Base Oct. 27, 2016. The Airmen learned about the KC-135 Stratotanker during a tour organized in appreciation of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Airman’s dedication to the U.S. Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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KC-135 Stratotanker Orientation Flight

An F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission, Oct. 28, 2016, at an undisclosed location within the Central Command Area of Responsibility. Airmen of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing watched this refueling mission during an incentive flight, organized to show how their job plays a vital role in supporting the flying mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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KC-135 Stratotanker Orientation Flight

Six F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation after refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 28, 2016. The air refueling was observed by Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing who took part in an orientation flight on the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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KC-135 Stratotanker Orientation Flight

An Airman from the 340th Expeditionary Refueling Squadron gives a briefing to members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Oct. 27, 2016. The members were part of an incentive flight onboard a KC-135 Stratotanker during which they witnessed the refueling of F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miles Wilson)
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KC-135 Stratotanker Orientation Flight

Airmen with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing board a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Oct. 27, 2016. The members were from units across the base and took part in an incentive flight hosted by the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miles Wilson)
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KC-135 Stratotanker Orientation Flight

An F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 27, 2016. The 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron hosted Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing as part of an incentive flight and gave the members an opportunity to see the process of air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miles Wilson)
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KC-10 Extender Maintains Decisive Air Power

A Royal Danish air force F-16 separates from a KC-10 after refueling near Iraq, Oct. 26, 2016. The RDAF F-16s are providing close air support with several other coalition airframes working to liberate the city of Mosul, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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Providing airpower to Operation Freedom's Sentinel

Lt. Col. David Efferson, 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, climbs in the cockpit of an F-16C Fighting Falcon, June 28, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The mission of the F-16C is to provide close air support for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Providing airpower to Operation Freedom's Sentinel

Lt. Col. David Efferson, 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, conducts a pre-flight inspection of an F-16C Fighting Falcon, June 28, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The F-16C is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Providing airpower to Operation Freedom's Sentinel

Lt. Col. David Efferson, 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, conducts a pre-flight inspection of an F-16C Fighting Falcon, June 28, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The aircraft receives inspections before takeoff and after landing to see if there are any maintenance issues with the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Providing airpower to Operation Freedom's Sentinel

Lt. Col. David Efferson (right), 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, and Senior Airman Brandon Hellin (left), 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, review an F-16C Fighting Falcon flight checklist, June 28, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The F-16C is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Providing airpower to Operation Freedom's Sentinel

Lt. Col. David Efferson, 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, conducts a pre-flight inspection of an F-16C Fighting Falcon, June 28, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The aircraft receives inspections before takeoff and after landing to see if there are any maintenance issues with the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Providing airpower to Operation Freedom's Sentinel

Lt. Col. David Efferson, 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to taxi out in an F-16C Fighting Falcon, June 28, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 457th EFS is Air Force Reserve Command unit out of Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas who continuously supports Operation Freedom's Sentinel and the NATO Resolute Support mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Providing airpower to Operation Freedom's Sentinel

Lt. Col. David Efferson, 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, takes off in an F-16C Fighting Falcon, June 28, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 457th EFS is the Air Force Reserve Command unit out of Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas who continuously supports Operation Freedom's Sentinel and the NATO Resolute Support mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots soar through the mission

Lt. Col. David Efferson, 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, steps out to an F-16C Fighting Falcon, June 28, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The mission of the F-16 is to provide close air support for Operation Freedom's Sentinel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Weapons flight loads the boom

Senior Airman Clarence Williams, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons maintainer, speaks with another Airman while uploading a GBU (Guided Bomb Unit)-54 on an F-16C Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 07, 2016. The weapons team performs a critical role for the close air support mission, ensuring Fighting Falcon pilots have the correct and functional munitions to provide the air cover ground forces need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Weapons flight loads the boom

Senior Airman Clarence Williams, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons maintainer, prepares tools to load two GBU (Guided Bomb Unit)-54 on an F-16C Fighting Falcon during routine weapons upload at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 07, 2016. Airmen with the 455th EAMXS weapons flight ensure the aircraft are armed, combat ready, and fully operational before every F-16 take off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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Weapons flight loads the boom

Technical Sgt. Joseph McCullough (left) and Senior Airman Clarence Williams (right), 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons maintainers, prepare to load two GBU (Guided Bomb Unit)-54 on an F-16C Fighting Falcon during routine upload at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 07, 2016. Load crews work endlessly to preserve our nation’s security by supporting combat-ready forces for anti-terrorism efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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