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Fightin’ 49ers display aircraft power and capabilities

The 311th Fighter Squadron, 8th FS, 314th FS and 49th Wing flagships sit on a runway during an elephant walk at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 21, 2023. Elephant walks are used by the U.S. Air Force as a display of power to both allied and non- allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)
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Fightin’ 49ers display aircraft power and capabilities

Maintainers from the 49th Wing use a portable aircraft control station at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 21, 2023 at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The basic crew consists of a rated pilot to control the aircraft and command the mission, and an enlisted aircrew member to operate sensors and guide weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)
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Fightin’ 49ers display aircraft power and capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Phelps, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, prepares an MQ-9 for taxi April 21, 2023. Holloman's use of the Reaper marks the first time an MQ-9 participated in a display of airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)
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Fightin’ 49ers display aircraft power and capabilities

Forty-nine F-16 Vipers and MQ-9 Reapers assigned to the 49th Wing line up on the runway during an elephant walk at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 21, 2023. The 49th Wing is the Air Force’s largest F-16 and MQ-9 formal training unit, building combat aircrew pilots and sensor operators ready for any future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Victor J. Caputo)
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Fightin’ 49ers display aircraft power and capabilities

Forty nine MQ-9 Reapers and F-16 Vipers assigned to the 49th Wing line up on the runway during an elephant walk at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 21, 2023. Hundreds of Viper pilots and Reaper pilots and sensor operators complete their training through the 49th Wing before being assigned to the operational Air Force and preparing for any future operations conducted by U.S. and Allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Victor J. Caputo)
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Fightin’ 49ers display aircraft power and capabilities

Forty-nine F-16 Vipers and MQ-9 Reapers assigned to the 49th Wing line up on the runway during an elephant walk at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 21, 2023. Holloman's use of the Reaper marks the first time an MQ-9 participated in a display of airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Antonio Salfran)
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Fightin’ 49ers display aircraft power and capabilities

Forty-nine F-16 Vipers and MQ-9 Reapers assigned to the 49th Wing line up on the runway during an elephant walk at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 21, 2023. The 49th Wing optimizes mission readiness training through building combat aircrew, advancing total force development across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Savannah Koontz)
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Capt. Israel Woodmancy, 311th Fighter Squadron Basic Course Class 21-CBH graduate, poses for a photo with a F-16 Viper on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. (Courtesy photo by Asia Woodmancy)
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Capt. Cody Rochford, 311th Fighter Squadron Basic Course Class 21-CBH graduate, poses for a photo with a F-16 Viper on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. (Courtesy photo by Asia Woodmancy)
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1st Lt. Michelle Strickland, 311th Fighter Squadron Basic Course Class 21-CBH graduate, poses with an F-16 Viper on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. (Courtesy photo by Asia Woodmancy)
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1st Lt. Eric Smith, 311th Fighter Squadron Basic Course Class 21-CBH graduate, poses with an F-16 Viper on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. (Courtesy photo by Asia Woodmancy)
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1st Lt. Nicholas Patrick, 311th Fighter Squadron Basic Course Class 21-CBH graduate, poses with an F-16 Viper on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. (Courtesy photo by Asia Woodmancy)
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1st Lt. Matthew Oliver, 311th Fighter Squadron Basic Course Class 21-CBH graduate, poses with an F-16 Viper on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. (Courtesy photo by Asia Woodmancy)
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1st Lt. Mark Brown, 311th Fighter Squadron Basic Course Class 21-CBH graduate, poses with an F-16 Viper on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. (Courtesy photo by Asia Woodmancy)
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Working with 49ers

(From left to right) Senior Airman Carlo Madriaga, 311th Fighter Squadron commander support staff member, Col. Ryan Keeney, 49th Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Temple, 49th WG command chief, discuss amenities from an Airmen’s perspective, Dec. 21, 2020, on Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Keeney and Temple routinely visit various work centers on base to see the Holloman mission in action and check-in with the Airmen of the 49th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Quion Lowe)
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Working with 49ers

(From left to right) Senior Airman Bryan Williams, 311th Fighter Squadron aviation and resources manager, Col. Ryan Keeney, 49th Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Temple, 49th WG command chief, look over a checklist to ensure pilots are prepared for flying and their training is current, Dec. 21, 2020, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. SARMs are relied on to maintain the schedules and records of all pilots to ensure combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Quion Lowe)
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Working with 49ers

(From right to left) Senior Airman Carlo Madriaga, 311th Fighter Squadron commander support staff member and Senior Airman Bryan Williams, 311th FS aviation and resources manager, brief the 49th Wing leadership team, Dec. 21, 2020, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. During the visit, Madriaga and Williams introduced themselves, explained their daily duties and discussed how their specific career field impacts the Holloman mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Quion Lowe)
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311th Fighter Squadron Class 20-BBH graduation

1st Lt. Maxwell Childs, 311th Fighter Squadron Basic Course graduate, poses for a photo on an F-16 Viper, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Childs was awarded the River Rat Wingman award during the graduation of B-Course Class 20-BBH. (Courtesy photo)
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311th Fighter Squadron Class 20-BBH graduation

1st Lt. Finn Brutsman, 311th Fighter Squadron Basic Course graduate, poses for a photo on an F-16 Viper, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Brutsman was awarded the Order of Daedalians Leadership award during the graduation of B-Course Class 20-BBH. (Courtesy photo)
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311th Fighter Squadron Class 20-BBH graduation

Capt. Johan Weinberg, 311th Fighter Squadron Basic Course graduate, poses for a photo on an F-16 Viper, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Weinberg was awarded the Air to Air Top Gun award, the Air to Ground Top Gun award and the Distinguished Graduate award during the graduation of B-Course Class 20-BBH. (Courtesy photo)
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