Tech. Sgt. Eduardo Mata, 49th Wing Conventional Munitions Crew Member, prepares part of a Mark 82 bomb’s ignition system during a routine build that will be used for training new F-16 aircraft pilots under the 54th Fighter Group at Holloman Air Force Base/White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17, 2015. The 54th is a newly activated training group that specializes in training F-16 aircraft pilots for future deployments. The Mark 82 is the perfect munition for training in a controlled environment, and has a rich history in the Air Force dating back to before the Vietnam War.

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Airman 1st Class Matthew Lopez, 49th Wing Conventional Munitions Crew Member, prepares part of an ignition switch for a Mark 82 bomb that will be used for various training missions with new F-16 aircraft pilots under the 54th Fighter Group at Holloman Air Force Base/White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17, 2015. The Mark 82 has been used by the Air Force for many years and is now commonly used for training in controlled environments.

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Airman 1st Class Joshua Baldridge, 49th Wing Conventional Munitions Crew Member, reaches for part of a Mark 82 bomb during a routine weapons build for F-16 training missions at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., March 17, 2015. The Mark 82 is used during the flight training of new F-16 aircraft pilots at Holloman/White Sands Missile Range under the 54th Fighter Group. The Mark 82 is a 500 pound munition that has been in use since the late 1960s, making it one of the most versatile weapons in the U.S. military and a perfect option for training missions.

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Airman 1st Class Joshua Baldridge, 49th Wing Conventional Munitions Crew Member, prepares the conical fin assembly of a Mark 82 bomb that will be used during training with new F-16 aircraft pilots under the 54th Fighter Group at Holloman Air Force Base/White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17, 2015. The Mark 82 is the perfect munition for training in a controlled environment, and has a rich history in the Air Force dating back to before the Vietnam War.

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Airman 1st Class Ernesto Vela and Airman 1st Class Matthew Lopez, 49th Wing Conventional Munitions Crew Members, attach the conical fin assembly of the Mark 82 bomb that will be used for training with new F-16 Aircraft pilots under the 54th Fighter group at Holloman Air Force Base/White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17, 2015. The 54th is a newly activated training group that specializes in training F-16 Aircraft pilots for future deployments. The Mark 82 is the perfect munition for training in a controlled environment, and has a rich history dating back to before the Vietnam War.

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Airman 1st Class Ernesto Vela and Airman 1st Class Matthew Lopez, 49th Wing Conventional Munitions Crew Members, attach the tail fin of the Mark 82 bomb that will be used for training with new F-16 Aircraft pilots under the 54th Fighter group at Holloman Air Force Base/White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17, 2015. The 54th is a newly activated training group that specializes in training F-16 Aircraft pilots for future deployments. The Mark 82 is the perfect munition for training in a controlled environment, and has a rich history dating back to before the Vietnam War.

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A line of Mark 82 conical fin assemblys wait to be assembled to be utilized during training with new F-16 aircraft pilots under the 54th Fighter Group at Holloman Air Force Base/White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17, 2015. The Mark 82 will be used during the training of new F-16 aircraft pilots at Holloman under the 54th Fighter Group to employ combat ready airpower during future missions. The Mark 82 is a 500 pound munition that has been in use since the late 1960s, making it one of the most versatile weapons in the U.S. military and a perfect option for training missions.

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Published March 20, 2015

Holloman Ammo

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