457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

Maintainers from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron after arriving to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The 457th EFS is deployed to Afghanistan to support Operation Freedom’s Sentinel as the only dedicated fighter squadron in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini/released)

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

An F-16 assigned to the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrives at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The 457th EFS, based out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, is 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/released)

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

An F-16 pilot from the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to exit his aircraft after arriving to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The 457th EFS provides overwatch and close air support to U.S. and coalition ground forces throughout the Afghanistan area of operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini/released).

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

An F-16 assigned to the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrives at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The 457th EFS, based out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, is 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/released)

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrives at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The 457th EFS is responsible for providing close air support throughout Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini/released)

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

An F-16 pilot from the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron waves as he taxis his aircraft after arriving to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The 457th EFS provides overwatch and close air support to U.S. and coalition ground forces throughout the Afghanistan area of operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini/released).

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrives at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The 457th EFS is responsible for providing close air support throughout Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini/released)

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

An F-16 assigned to the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft capable of providing close air support to U.S. and coalition forces on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini/released)

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

An F-16 assigned to the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft capable of providing close air support to U.S. and coalition forces on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini/released)

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

Maintainers from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron after arriving to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The 457th EFS is deployed to Afghanistan to support Operation Freedom’s Sentinel as the only dedicated fighter squadron in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini/released)

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrives at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The 457th EFS is responsible for providing close air support throughout Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini/released)

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

An F-16 assigned to the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft capable of providing close air support to U.S. and coalition forces on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini/released)

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

An F-16 assigned to the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrives at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The 457th EFS, based out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, is 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/released)

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

A F-16 fighter pilot assigned to the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron unfolds an American flag shortly after arriving to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The 457th EFS is deployed to Afghanistan to support Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and the NATO Resolute Support mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini/released)

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

An F-16 assigned to the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrives at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The 457th EFS, based out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, is 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/released)

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

A pair of F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron get inspected by maintenance personnel shortly after landing at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The F-16 is a multi-role fighter aircraft that is capable of providing close air support to U.S. and coalition forces on the ground throughout Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini/released)

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457th EFS arrive for Operation Freedom's Sentinel

Published April 29, 2016
By Capt. Korey Fratini
455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Maintainers from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron after arriving to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 27 April, 2016. The 457th EFS is deployed to Afghanistan to support Operation Freedom’s Sentinel as the only dedicated fighter squadron in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini/released)