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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

Airman 1st Class Michael Smothers, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, holds an F-16 Fighting Falcon in place at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Smothers is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, and is a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The 555th EFS deployed to Bagram Airfield as part of a rotation of fighters, which have had a constant presence in Afghanistan for more than a decade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Pilot hits milestone, reaches 2,000 flight hours

Lt. Col. Vince O’Connor, the commander of the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, holds the American flag with members of the 555th EFS at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 19, 2017, after surpassing 2,000 career flight hours. O’Connor has flown all over the world to include Afghanistan, Europe and Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Pilot hits milestone, reaches 2,000 flight hours

Lt. Col. Vince O’Connor surpassed the 2,000-hour mark for flying May 19, 2017. Every 1,000 hours of flying is a huge milestone for an aviator’s career. O’Connor, who is the commander of the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, has flown all over the world to include Afghanistan, Europe and Pacific region. O’Connor is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Pilot hits milestone, reaches 2,000 flight hours

Lt. Col. Vince O’Connor, the commander of the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, waits inside an F-16 Fighting Falcon after landing on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 19, 2017. Over his career, O’Connor has accumulated more than 2,000 flying hours, which amounts to 2.5 months of flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Pilot hits milestone, reaches 2,000 flight hours

First Lt. Eric Tise, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, places a patch on Lt. Col. Vince O’Connor’s uniform at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 19, 2017. The patch was made to commemorate O’Connor surpassing the 2,000-hour mark for flying. O’Connor is the commander of the 555th EFS, which is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Pilot hits milestone, reaches 2,000 flight hours

Lt. Col. Vince O’Connor, the commander of the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, throws up the “Triple Nickel” sign after landing on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 19, 2017. O’Connor, who recently surpassed 2,000 career flying hours, has flown all over the world to include Afghanistan, Europe and Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Pilot hits milestone, reaches 2,000 flight hours

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, piloted by Lt. Col. Vince O’Connor, the commander of the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, lands at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 19, 2017. Over his career, O’Connor has accumulated more than 2,000 flying hours, which amounts to 2.5 months of flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Pilot hits milestone, reaches 2,000 flight hours

F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi off the runway at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 19, 2017. F-16s from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron are deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, as part of a constant rotation of fighter aircraft to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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93rd EFS takes off into the night

An F-16C Fighting Falcon takes off for mission in the skies of Afghanistan Aug. 22, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. F-16s deployed to Bagram Airfield provide over watch and close air support to U.S. and coalition forces through the Afghanistan area of operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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93rd EFS takes off into the night

An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 93rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis out of a parking spot Aug. 22, 2016, Bagram Airfield Afghanistan. The F-16s from the 93rd EFS are the only dedicated fighter aircraft in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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93rd EFS takes off into the night

An F-16C pilot prepares to taxi down the runway prior to taking off for a mission Aug. 22, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The F-16s based out of Bagram, are the only dedicated fighter squadron in the country and continuously supports Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and the NATO Resolute Support mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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93rd EFS takes off into the night

An F-16C pilot taxis down the runway prior to taking off for a mission Aug. 22, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The F-16s based out of Bagram, are the only dedicated fighter squadron in the country and continuously supports Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and the NATO Resolute Support mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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93rd EFS takes off into the night

An F-16C Fighting Falcon takes off for mission in the skies of Afghanistan Aug. 22, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. F-16s deployed to Bagram Airfield provide over watch and close air support to U.S. and coalition forces through the Afghanistan area of operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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93rd EFS takes off into the night

An F-16C Fighting Falcon takes off for mission in the skies of Afghanistan Aug. 22, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. F-16s deployed to Bagram Airfield provide over watch and close air support to U.S. and coalition forces through the Afghanistan area of operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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93rd EFS takes off into the night

An F-16C Fighting Falcon takes off for mission in the skies of Afghanistan Aug. 22, 2016, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. F-16s deployed to Bagram Airfield provide over watch and close air support to U.S. and coalition forces through the Afghanistan area of operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini)
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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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Weapons flight loads the boom

Technical Sgt. Joseph McCullough, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons maintainer, gives a weapons pre-brief at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 07, 2016. The 455th EAMXS weapons flight load the F-16s with both offensive and defensive explosive devices to support various air tasking orders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)
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