Red Flag 16-2 tests combat readiness
An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., takes off during Red Flag 16-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. March 4, 2016. Red Flag involves a variety of attack, fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, air lift support, and search and rescue aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum)