F-16s take off above snowy mountains

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2021. The F-16 is a compact, maneuverable multi-role fighter aircraft and can reach speeds of 1,500 mph. The 31st Fighter Wing boasts a diverse combat mission set including the 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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F-16s take off above snowy mountains

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, performs a mission sortie at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2021. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point. An all-weather capability allows it to accurately deliver ordnance during non-visual bombing conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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F-16s take off above snowy mountains

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2021. The mission of the 31st Fighter Wing is to deter through safe, secure, effective operations to win the current fight and be ready to win the next fight. The F-16 is able to fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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F-16s take off above snowy mountains

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, ascends during a training sortie at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2021. The 510th FS performs air and space control and force application roles of counter-air, strategic attack, and counter-land including interdiction and close-air support with 21 F-16CMs employing munitions in support of the joint, NATO, and combined operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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F-16s take off above snowy mountains

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2021. U.S. Air Force F-16 multirole fighters were deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1991 in support of Operation Desert Storm, where more sorties were flown than with any other aircraft, during that time. These fighters were used to attack adversary airfields, military production facilities, missile sites and a variety of other targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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F-16s take off above snowy mountains

Published Dec. 7, 2021
By Senior Airman Brooke Moeder
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 30, 2021. The F-16 is a compact, maneuverable multi-role fighter aircraft and can reach speeds of 1,500 mph. The 31st Fighter Wing boasts a diverse combat mission set including the 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)