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

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, signals farewell in the cockpit of a U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon to a 309th Aircraft Maintenance unit maintainer, March 24, 2025, on the flightline at Luke Air Force Base, preparing to deliver the jet to the 16th Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB . This flight concludes the divestment of the remaining U.S. F-16s, ending this chapter for the 309th FS as it prepares to transition to the F-35A Lightning II. (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 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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45/10

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1/1600

ISO

160

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