Sorties At Souda
F-16 Block 52+ For The Hellenic Air Force

A popular destination for Greek and other European tourists, Crete is known for its caves, Minoan ruins, beautiful beaches, mountainous countryside, and scenic Mediterranean vistas. Vacationers come to this Greek island to relax and enjoy the more leisurely island pace.

Heavy Bombs, Heavy Training
By Gregory Ripps

The mission of the 149th FW is to train F-16 pilots for the active duty US Air Force and Air National Guard units. Any changes to the basic F-16 syllabus, known as the B Course, are made by coordinating with the Air Force. Adding live JDAM training for the first time was the idea of Lt. Col. John Kane, the detachment commander for Exercise Coronet Cactus, the final two-week training exercise of the B Course.

F-16s Over Afghanistan
By Frank Visser

Approximately 18,500 military personnel from thirty-seven countries are stationed in Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF. Their task is to help the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan construct a new democracy by providing Afghans with a safe and secure environment. ISAF, established by the United Nations in December 2001, is under the command of the Supreme Allied Commander Europe based at NATO Joint Force Command headquarters in Brunssum, Netherlands.