Luke AFB concludes final U.S. F-16 divestment

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, walks out of the 309th FS to pilot the final U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon flight out of Luke Air Force Base, March 24, 2025, delivering it to the 16th Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB. Luke AFB began transitioning F-16 squadrons into F-35 squadrons in the early 2000s, the 309th being the last to transition out of the six fighter squadrons on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson

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NIKON Z 6

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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32/10

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1/3200

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160

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