RMDJ23B3–U.S. Air Force Col. Mike Manning, 169th Fighter Wing Commander at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina Air National Guard, launches an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet for a training mission from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., on Nov. 7, 2013.
RMKD3A1T–U.S. Air Force Capt. Josh Kitchen, left, assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing, is shown a Lightweight All Terrain Vehicle by a U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., May 20, 2014. Elements of the South Carolina Army and Air National Guard, U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force special operations, and Columbia Police Department S.W.A.T., conduct urban assault training, which allowed special operations forces and National Guard assets to work alongside each other while training in an urban environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jorge Intriago/Rele
RMHEBREF–Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing participate in surge flying operations Feb. 7, 2015, at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C. The surge encompassed high tempo flying as part of vital training for deployments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo/Airman 1st Class Ashleigh S. Pavelek)
RMP8FEF2–U.S. Air Force logistics personnel, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, load support equipment and rolling stock cargo onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III large transport aircraft from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, July 10, 2018. The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is deploying nearly 300 Airmen and approximately a dozen F-16 Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia in support of an Air E
RM2M5K3A3–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Thurmond Bowens, 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals Col. Quaid Quadri, 169th Fighter Wing commander, to a stop after arriving in his F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet in preparation to speak to local media and distinguished visitors at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport West Cargo Hangar, Columbia, South Carolina during a press conference, March 21, 2022. Columbia Metropolitan Airport hosts a press conference to announce a six-month temporary move of F-16 fighter jet flying operations from the the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighte
RMPK955H–U.S. Air Force Capt. Christina Pittman, the 169th Fighter Wing chaplain prays with Airmen from the South Carolina Air National Guard as they prepare to deploy from McEntire Joint National Guard Base to Bluffton, South Carolina, to support partnered civilian agencies and safeguard the citizens of the state in advance of Hurricane Florence, September 10, 2018, September 10, 2018. Approximately 800 Soldiers and Airmen have been mobilized to prepare, respond and participate in recovery efforts as forecasters project Hurricane Florence will increase in strength with potential to be a Category 4 sto
RM2K0XED5–Barranquilla, Colombia. 30th Aug, 2022. Airmen and F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing are participating in Relampago VII, August. 30, 2022 in Barranquilla, Colombia. The military exercise focuses on training techniques, tactics and procedures, and strengthening interoperability between the U.S. and Colombian air forces as allies under NATO standards. Relampago VII includes two partner nations and integrate combat interoperability. F-16s along with personnel from the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing will rapidly integra
RMP3N4WE–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the 169th Fighter Wing perform a flyover during the National Anthem to kick-off the last day of the South Carolina National Guard Air and Ground Expo at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., May 7, 2017. This expo is a combined arms demonstration showcasing the abilities of South Carolina National Guard Airmen and Soldiers while saying thank you for the support of fellow South Carolinians and the surrounding community.
RM2M9AERF–Illinois Air National Guard - Republic F-84F-35-RE Thunderstreak 52-6520, of the 169th Fighter Squadron. 1956: USAF 3600th CCTW.1958: Indiana ANG 113th FS.1962: USAF 366th Fighter Bomber Wing.Illinois ANG 169th FS.Texas ANG 182nd FS.February 1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard
RM2AEJRR1–Santa Claus waves to service members and their families as he arrives in a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet at McEntire Joint National Guard Base December 7, 2019 in Hopkins, South Carolina.
RFBN1E09–An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for a night mission from Joint Base Balad, Iraq, May 24, 2010.
RMKWKKW5–Juanita Gómez (2)
RMDA125R–169th Fighter Wing - F-16 taxiing
RMKCGXR0–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, launch to relocate in preparation for Hurricane Irma’s potential impact, Sept. 9, 2017. Hurricane Irma peaked as a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and is projected to impact parts of S.C. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Caycee Watson)
RM2KFNWC6–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Thurmond Bowens, 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshalls Maj. David Leedom, 157th Fighter Squadron pilot, to taxi from the fighter ramp as F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing prepare to depart Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina to an alternate airfield September 29, 2022. The temporary relocation is a safety precaution ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ian. The aircraft will return to South Carolina and resume their normal flight training operations just as soon
RMP8FEF4–U.S. Air Force logistics personnel, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, load support equipment and rolling stock cargo onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III large transport aircraft from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, July 10, 2018. The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is deploying nearly 300 Airmen and approximately a dozen F-16 Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia in support of an Air E
RM2M5K3H1–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, center-right, speaks with Mike Gula, center-left, Executive Director at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, left, The Adjutant General of South Carolina, and U.S. Air Force Col. Quaid Quadri, far right, 169th Fighter Wing Commander, in front of the South Carolina Air National Guard's flagship F-16 fighter jet at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, March 21, 2022. Columbia Metropolitan Airport hosts a press conference to announce a six-month temporary move of F-16 fighter jet flying operations from the the South Carolina Air Na
RMPK9559–U.S. Airmen from the South Carolina Air National Guard and 169th Fighter Wing, prepare to deploy from McEntire Joint National Guard Base to Bluffton, South Carolina, to support partnered civilian agencies and safeguard the citizens of the state in advance of Hurricane Florence, September 10, 2018, September 10, 2018. Approximately 800 South Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have been mobilized to prepare, respond and participate in recovery efforts as forecasters project Hurricane Florence will increase in strength with potential to be a Category 4 storm and a projected path to make
RM2K171NP–Barranquilla, Colombia. 30th Aug, 2022. Colombian Air Force KFIRs and the U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the South Carolina Air National Guard, 157th Fighter Squadron fly in formation during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, August. 30, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombia's State Partner in the State Partnership Program. Credit: U.S. National Guard/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
RMPJ99Y1–U.S. Air Force logistics personnel, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, load support equipment and rolling stock cargo onto a contracted Boeing 747 airliner at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, July 9, 2018. The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is deploying nearly 300 Airmen and approximately a dozen F-16 Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia in support of an Air Expeditionary Force rotation.
RMFFH0Y8–An Air Force fighter pilot with the 157th Fighter Squadron, South Carolina Air National Guard at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, launches an F-16 Block 52 fighter jet for a mission during a Phase II Readiness Exercise April 13, 2013. Members of the 169th Fighter Wing are preparing for a Phase I and II Readiness Inspection, which evaluates a unit's ability to deploy, then operate and launch missions in a chemical combat environment.
RMKCGXPK–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, launch to relocate in preparation for Hurricane Irma’s potential impact, Sept. 9, 2017. Hurricane Irma peaked as a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and is projected to impact parts of S.C. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Caycee Watson)
RM2MN6TA1–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Thurmond Bowens, 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshalls Maj. David Leedom, 157th Fighter Squadron pilot, to taxi from the fighter ramp as F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing prepare to depart Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina to an alternate airfield September 29, 2022. The temporary relocation is a safety precaution ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ian. The aircraft will return to South Carolina and resume their normal flight training operations just as soon
RM2K11C98–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s, 157th Fighter Squadron refuels with the U.S Air Force KC-135 unit from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Aug. 30, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombia’s State Partner in the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nicole Szews, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
RM2M5K3FH–Mike Gula, Executive Director at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), speaks to local media and distinguished visitors at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport West Cargo Hangar, Columbia, South Carolina during a press conference, March 21, 2022. Columbia Metropolitan Airport hosts a press conference to announce a six-month temporary move of F-16 fighter jet flying operations from the the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing at nearby McEntire Joint National Guard Base to their airport. This joint partnership, regarding the temporary relocation of F-16 aircraft, will begin in Apr
RMPK955C–U.S. Airmen from the South Carolina Air National Guard and 169th Fighter Wing, prepare to deploy from McEntire Joint National Guard Base to Bluffton, South Carolina, to support partnered civilian agencies and safeguard the citizens of the state in advance of Hurricane Florence, September 10, 2018, September 10, 2018. Approximately 800 South Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have been mobilized to prepare, respond and participate in recovery efforts as forecasters project Hurricane Florence will increase in strength with potential to be a Category 4 storm and a projected path to make
RM2K4704G–Barranquilla, Colombia. 2nd Sep, 2022. Colombian air force KFIRs and U.S. Air Force F-16s rapidly integrate into theater training as well as joint, coalition and partnered missions during the Relampago VII exercise in Colombia, Aug. 30, 2022. The military exercise focuses on training techniques, tactics, procedures and strengthening interoperability between the U.S. and Colombian air forces as allies under NATO standards. Credit: U.S. National Guard/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
RMPJ99YK–U.S. Air Force logistics personnel, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, load support equipment and rolling stock cargo onto a contracted Boeing 747 airliner at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, July 9, 2018. The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is deploying nearly 300 Airmen and approximately a dozen F-16 Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia in support of an Air Expeditionary Force rotation.
RMEH0EY4–Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing participate in surge flying operations Feb. 7, 2015, at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C. The surge encompassed high tempo flying as part of vital training for deployments.
RMKCGXRM–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, launch to relocate in preparation for Hurricane Irma’s potential impact, Sept. 9, 2017. Hurricane Irma peaked as a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and is projected to impact parts of S.C. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Caycee Watson)
RM2KFNWMF–U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Miranda Jones, 316th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares a F-16 fighter jet from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing to depart Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina to an alternate airfield September 29, 2022. The temporary relocation is a safety precaution ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ian. The aircraft will return to South Carolina and resume their normal flight training operations just as soon as conditions allow.
RM2K11C9J–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s, 157th Fighter Squadron refuels with the U.S Air Force KC-135 unit from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Aug. 30, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombia’s State Partner in the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nicole Szews, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
RM2M5K3E9–U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, The Adjutant General of South Carolina, speaks to local media and distinguished visitors at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport West Cargo Hangar, Columbia, South Carolina during a press conference, March 21, 2022. Columbia Metropolitan Airport hosts a press conference to announce a six-month temporary move of F-16 fighter jet flying operations from the the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing at nearby McEntire Joint National Guard Base to their airport. This joint partnership, regarding the temporary relocation of F-16 aircraft, will begin in
RMPK955Y–U.S. Airmen from the South Carolina Air National Guard and 169th Fighter Wing, prepare to deploy from McEntire Joint National Guard Base to Bluffton, South Carolina, to support partnered civilian agencies and safeguard the citizens of the state in advance of Hurricane Florence, September 10, 2018, September 10, 2018. Approximately 800 South Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have been mobilized to prepare, respond and participate in recovery efforts as forecasters project Hurricane Florence will increase in strength with potential to be a Category 4 storm and a projected path to make
RMPJ99YJ–U.S. Air Force logistics personnel, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, load support equipment and rolling stock cargo onto a contracted Boeing 747 airliner at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, July 9, 2018. The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is deploying nearly 300 Airmen and approximately a dozen F-16 Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia in support of an Air Expeditionary Force rotation.
RME0JDD6–Over 200 members of the 169th Fighter Wing return home August 29, 2010, after a 120-day deployment to Iraq. The 169th Fighter
RMKCGXPT–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, launch to relocate in preparation for Hurricane Irma’s potential impact, Sept. 9, 2017. Hurricane Irma peaked as a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and is projected to impact parts of S.C. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Caycee Watson)
RM2KFNWRH–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Anderson, 157th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares a F-16 fighter jet from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing to depart Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina to an alternate airfield September 29, 2022. The temporary relocation is a safety precaution ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ian. The aircraft will return to South Carolina and resume their normal flight training operations just as soon as conditions allow.
RM2K11C3B–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s, 157th Fighter Squadron refuels with the U.S Air Force KC-135 unit from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Aug. 30, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombia’s State Partner in the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nicole Szews, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
RM2M5K3BN–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, speaks to local media and distinguished visitors at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport West Cargo Hangar, Columbia, South Carolina during a press conference, March 21, 2022. Columbia Metropolitan Airport hosts a press conference to announce a six-month temporary move of F-16 fighter jet flying operations from the the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing at nearby McEntire Joint National Guard Base to their airport. This joint partnership, regarding the temporary relocation of F-16 aircraft, will begin in April 2022. Speaking during the p
RMPJ99YM–U.S. Air Force logistics personnel, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, load support equipment and rolling stock cargo onto a contracted Boeing 747 airliner at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, July 9, 2018. The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is deploying nearly 300 Airmen and approximately a dozen F-16 Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia in support of an Air Expeditionary Force rotation.
RMDGGKBR–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina Air National Guard, participate in a “females only” self-defense class provided by the Richland County Sherriff’s Department, Oct. 6, 2013.
RMKCGXR1–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, launch to relocate in preparation for Hurricane Irma’s potential impact, Sept. 9, 2017. Hurricane Irma peaked as a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and is projected to impact parts of S.C. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Caycee Watson)
RM2MN6TA7–U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Ferrario, 169th Operations Group commander, taxiis from the fighter ramp as F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing prepare to depart Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina to an alternate airfield September 29, 2022. The temporary relocation is a safety precaution ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ian. The aircraft will return to South Carolina and resume their normal flight training operations just as soon as conditions allow.
RM2K11C6Y–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s, 157th Fighter Squadron refuels with the U.S Air Force KC-135 unit from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Aug. 30, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombia’s State Partner in the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nicole Szews, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
RM2M5K3ER–Mike Gula, Executive Director at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), speaks to local media and distinguished visitors at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport West Cargo Hangar, Columbia, South Carolina during a press conference, March 21, 2022. Columbia Metropolitan Airport hosts a press conference to announce a six-month temporary move of F-16 fighter jet flying operations from the the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing at nearby McEntire Joint National Guard Base to their airport. This joint partnership, regarding the temporary relocation of F-16 aircraft, will begin in Apr
RMPJ99XD–U.S. Air Force logistics personnel, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, load support equipment and rolling stock cargo onto a contracted Boeing 747 airliner at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, July 9, 2018. The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is deploying nearly 300 Airmen and approximately a dozen F-16 Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia in support of an Air Expeditionary Force rotation.
RMDGGK9D–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina Air National Guard, participate in a “females only” self-defense class provided by the Richland County Sherriff’s Department, Oct. 6, 2013.
RMKCGXRE–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, launch to relocate in preparation for Hurricane Irma’s potential impact, Sept. 9, 2017. Hurricane Irma peaked as a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and is projected to impact parts of S.C. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Caycee Watson)
RM2MN6TYT–U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Miranda Jones, 316th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares a F-16 fighter jet from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing to depart Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina to an alternate airfield September 29, 2022. The temporary relocation is a safety precaution ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ian. The aircraft will return to South Carolina and resume their normal flight training operations just as soon as conditions allow.
RM2K11C9E–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s, 157th Fighter Squadron refuels with the U.S Air Force KC-135 unit from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Aug. 30, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombia’s State Partner in the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nicole Szews, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
RM2M5K3BR–U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, The Adjutant General of South Carolina, speaks to local media and distinguished visitors at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport West Cargo Hangar, Columbia, South Carolina during a press conference, March 21, 2022. Columbia Metropolitan Airport hosts a press conference to announce a six-month temporary move of F-16 fighter jet flying operations from the the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing at nearby McEntire Joint National Guard Base to their airport. This joint partnership, regarding the temporary relocation of F-16 aircraft, will begin in
RMPJ99X6–U.S. Air Force logistics personnel, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, load support equipment and rolling stock cargo onto a contracted Boeing 747 airliner at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, July 9, 2018. The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is deploying nearly 300 Airmen and approximately a dozen F-16 Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia in support of an Air Expeditionary Force rotation.
RMDGGK26–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina Air National Guard, participate in a “females only” self-defense class provided by the Richland County Sherriff’s Department, Oct. 6, 2013.
RMKCGXRB–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, launch to relocate in preparation for Hurricane Irma’s potential impact, Sept. 9, 2017. Hurricane Irma peaked as a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and is projected to impact parts of S.C. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Caycee Watson)
RM2KFNWG7–U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Ferrario, 169th Operations Group commander, taxiis from the fighter ramp as F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing prepare to depart Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina to an alternate airfield September 29, 2022. The temporary relocation is a safety precaution ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ian. The aircraft will return to South Carolina and resume their normal flight training operations just as soon as conditions allow.
RM2K11C9M–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s, 157th Fighter Squadron refuels with the U.S Air Force KC-135 unit from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Aug. 30, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombia’s State Partner in the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nicole Szews, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
RM2M5K3BJ–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, speaks to local media and distinguished visitors at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport West Cargo Hangar, Columbia, South Carolina during a press conference, March 21, 2022. Columbia Metropolitan Airport hosts a press conference to announce a six-month temporary move of F-16 fighter jet flying operations from the the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing at nearby McEntire Joint National Guard Base to their airport. This joint partnership, regarding the temporary relocation of F-16 aircraft, will begin in April 2022. Speaking during the p
RMPJ99X3–U.S. Air Force logistics personnel, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, load support equipment and rolling stock cargo onto a contracted Boeing 747 airliner at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, July 9, 2018. The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is deploying nearly 300 Airmen and approximately a dozen F-16 Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia in support of an Air Expeditionary Force rotation.
RMCW7X8G–Maj. Taj “Kong” Troy, an F-16 pilot with the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron currently assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, climbs into an F-16 on the ramp on Aug. 6, 2012. Members of the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., are deployed to KAF in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Swamp Fox F-16’s, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment early April to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan.
RMKCGXR2–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, launch to relocate in preparation for Hurricane Irma’s potential impact, Sept. 9, 2017. Hurricane Irma peaked as a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and is projected to impact parts of S.C. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Caycee Watson)
RM2MN6TYW–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Anderson, 157th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares a F-16 fighter jet from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing to depart Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina to an alternate airfield September 29, 2022. The temporary relocation is a safety precaution ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ian. The aircraft will return to South Carolina and resume their normal flight training operations just as soon as conditions allow.
RM2K11C6P–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s, 157th Fighter Squadron refuels with the U.S Air Force KC-135 unit from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Aug. 30, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombia’s State Partner in the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nicole Szews, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
RM2M5G1KT–U.S. Air Force pilots and ground crews of F-16C Block 52 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, perform preflight checks in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) Operation Noble Defender (OND), March 16, 2022. As a part of OND, which is a recurring operation, the Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) coordinated and conducted bi-national aircraft training intercept operations while concurrently launching jets from different locations across the United States' East Coast. This itera
RMPJ99X1–U.S. Air Force logistics personnel, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, load support equipment and rolling stock cargo onto a contracted Boeing 747 airliner at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, July 9, 2018. The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is deploying nearly 300 Airmen and approximately a dozen F-16 Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia in support of an Air Expeditionary Force rotation.
RMDA125K–169th Fighter Wing - F-16 takeoff
RMKCGXRH–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, launch to relocate in preparation for Hurricane Irma’s potential impact, Sept. 9, 2017. Hurricane Irma peaked as a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and is projected to impact parts of S.C. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Caycee Watson)
RM2M6XM7P–A U.S. Air Force pilot flies an F-15 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina National Guard, over the Air Dominance Center in Savannah, Georgia, during exercise Sentry Savannah 22-1 May 9, 2022. Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guard’s premier counter air exercise, encompassing 10 units of fourth- and fifth- generation fighter aircraft, which tests the capabilities of warfighters in a simulated near-peer environment and trains the next generation of fighter pilots for tomorrow’s fight.
RM2K11C38–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s, 157th Fighter Squadron refuels with the U.S Air Force KC-135 unit from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Aug. 30, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombia’s State Partner in the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nicole Szews, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
RM2M5G1K3–U.S. Air Force Maj. Shaun Hoeltje, left, and Tech. Sgt. William Harris, an armament specialists, rush to prepare an F-16C Block 52 fighter jet from the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) Operation Noble Defender (OND), March 16, 2022. As a part of OND, which is a recurring operation, the Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) coordinated and conducted bi-national aircraft training intercept operations while concurrently launching jets from different locations
RMPJ99X4–U.S. Air Force logistics personnel, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, load support equipment and rolling stock cargo onto a contracted Boeing 747 airliner at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, July 9, 2018. The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is deploying nearly 300 Airmen and approximately a dozen F-16 Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia in support of an Air Expeditionary Force rotation.
RMDA125F–169th Fighter Wing - F-16 in flight
RMKCGXR6–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, launch to relocate in preparation for Hurricane Irma’s potential impact, Sept. 9, 2017. Hurricane Irma peaked as a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and is projected to impact parts of S.C. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Caycee Watson)
RM2MN6TYR–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Anderson, 157th Fighter Squadron pilot, checks aircraft maintenance records as he prepares a F-16 fighter jet from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing to depart Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina to an alternate airfield September 29, 2022. The temporary relocation is a safety precaution ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ian. The aircraft will return to South Carolina and resume their normal flight training operations just as soon as conditions allow.
RM2K11C3C–U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s, 157th Fighter Squadron refuels with the U.S Air Force KC-135 unit from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Aug. 30, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombia’s State Partner in the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nicole Szews, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
RM2M5G1JN–U.S. Air Force Maj. Mark Fattmann, rushes to prepare an F-16C Block 52 fighter jet from the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) Operation Noble Defender (OND), March 16, 2022. As a part of OND, which is a recurring operation, the Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) coordinated and conducted bi-national aircraft training intercept operations while concurrently launching jets from different locations across the United States' East Coast. This iteration of OND,