U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Archuleta, a crew chief assigned to the 510th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, directs an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, during Green Flag West 14-8, June 26, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Green Flag West provides air and ground crews the opportunity to hone their skills and gain efficiency for future real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
U.S. Air Force Airman Kacy Cotham, a crew chief assigned to the 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Aviano Air Base, Italy, goes through post-flight procedures on an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, during Green Flag West 14-8, June 26, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Green Flag West provides critical training to air and ground crews with scenarios to prepare them for future real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxis on the flightline during Green Flag West 14-8, June 26, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The F-16 is equipped with an internal M61 Vulcan cannon, and 11 hardpoints for mounting various other weaponry and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Gabriel Toledo-Navarro, a crew chief assigned to the 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs post flight maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, during Green Flag West 14-8, June 26, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. In addition to being a valuable training opportunity for flight crews, Green Flag West provides ground crews the chance to hone their skills in a realistic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Young)
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Juancarlos Bernarte, a crew chief assigned to the 510th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, for flight during Green Flag West 14-8, June 26, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Green Flag West gives surface to air training to improve skills and gain efficiency for future real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
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