Luke's F-16 Fighting Falcon and Thunderbolts in action

Airman 1st Class Codey Yurkewicz, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, runs the pilot of an F-16 Fighting Falcon through preflight checks at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 1, 2016. As a crew chief, Yurkewicz has the responsibility to look over the aircraft and ensure the pilot is good to go for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)

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Luke's F-16 Fighting Falcon and Thunderbolts in action

1st Lt. Taylor Absher, 309th Fighter Squadron fighter pilot, hands Airman 1st Class Codey Yurkewicz, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, parts from the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 1, 2016. Absher is in a B-Course for pilot training and shadowed Yurkewicz to see the maintenance side. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)

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Luke's F-16 Fighting Falcon and Thunderbolts in action

Capt. James French, 309th FS fighter pilot, prepares for flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 1, 2016. F-16s are still a vital part to the mission here at Luke and continue to be used abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)

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Luke's F-16 Fighting Falcon and Thunderbolts in action

Capt. Phil McCoy, 310th Figher Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, disembarks from his jet while a 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintenance crew performs safety inspections following a successful sortie Aug. 31, 2016, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-16 officially entered service with the United States Air Force in 1980. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan)

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Luke's F-16 Fighting Falcon and Thunderbolts in action

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons prepare to take off June 10, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. More than 25 nations across the globe use the F-16 in their defense in a collaborative effort with the United States to ensure all countries can defend themselves against any enemy.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)

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Luke's F-16 Fighting Falcon and Thunderbolts in action

Published Sept. 1, 2016
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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE -- Airman 1st Class Codey Yurkewicz, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, runs the pilot of an F-16 Fighting Falcon through preflight checks at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 1, 2016. As a crew chief, Yurkewicz has the responsibility to look over the aircraft and ensure the pilot is good to go for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)