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  • Airmen work on the life-saving automatic ground collision avoidance system

    Airmen of the 49th Wing work indoors and outside on components related to the innovative automatic ground collision avoidance system of F-16 Fighting Falcons. The innovated system is known for its capability to automatically activate to avoid a sudden terrain collision. (U.S. Air Force photos by

  • 8th Fighter Squadron runs coordinated training with Luke AFB

    Airmen assigned to the 49th Wing prepare and operate aircraft ahead of training with counterparts from the 56th Fighter Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 23, 2026. These flights teach pilots and crews how to maintain shared situational awareness and communication across different

  • F-16 arrival enhances readiness at BMT with hands-on training

    Basic Military Training is taking a significant step in enhancing readiness with the arrival of an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The aircraft is part of a new, immersive training environment designed to give trainees hands-on experience from day one.The non-flying fighter jet arrived March 20 from Sheppard

  • 311th Aircraft Maintenance Unit works on F-16 Fighting Falcons day and night

    Members of the 311th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform maintenance on F-16 Fighting Falcons at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 11, 2025. The 311th AMU works day and night to keep F-16s flight-ready, ensuring no interruptions to the 49th Wing mission to train world-class Airmen and aircrew.

  • Full Circle: Maj. Alley’s Final Flight at Luke AFB

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Isaiah Alley, 309th Fighter Squadron director of operations, taxis a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Feb. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. A former enlisted F-16 crew chief, Alley’s hands-on maintenance experience gives him a unique understanding of the aircraft,

  • 309th takes final vacation with F-16's

    A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, takes off, May 7, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The C-17 supported the 309th Fighter Squadron in conducting total force training at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, Oregon, with the 173rd Fighter

  • 309th FS begins F-16 block swap with Holloman

    The 309th Fighter Squadron initiated an F-16 Fighting Falcon “block swap” with the 49th Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, on July 10, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.