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190410-MX962-2003

The 8th Fighter Squadron poses for a group photo, April 10, 2019, on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La. No longer was the 8th FS in the high altitudes of the dry, brown desert of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., but was now below sea level in the humid, deep south of Louisiana to conduct dissimilar aircraft training and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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190410-MX962-1248

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from Holloman's 8th Fighter Squadron, and F-15 Eagles from the Louisiana Guard National Guard's 159th Fighter Wing, taxi down the runway, April 10, 2019, on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La. Pilots from the 8th FS participated in dissimilar aircraft training and close air support exercises with the Eagles from the 159th FW and joint terminal air controllers from the U.S. Army's 7th Special Forces Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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190410-MX962-1340

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Holloman's 8th Fighter Squadron, takes off down the runway, April 10, 2019, on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La. Lt. Col. Mark Sletten, 8th FS commander, said the unit set up simulated combat scenarios so the student pilots could practice working as a team with another unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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190410-MX962-1366

An F-15 Eagle from the Louisiana National Guard's 159th Fighter Wing takes off down the runway, April 10, 2019, on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La. Lt. Col. Mark Sletten, 8th FS commander, said the unit set up simulated combat scenarios so the student pilots could practice working as a team with another unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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190409-MX962-1252

8th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots step to their jets before a flight, April 9, 2019, on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La. Holloman's 8th FS deployed on a temporary on a temporary duty assignment to Louisiana, and participated in training exercises, March 29, 2019 to April 12, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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190409-MX962-1335

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Gentry salutes an F-16 pilot before a familiarization flight, April 9, 2019, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La., and participated in a training exercise, March 29 to April 12, 2019. Many personnel were given the opportunity to go on a FAM flight in the back of an F-16 D-model during the temporary duty assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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190409-MX962-1379

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Atkins, 8th Fighter Squadron F-16 Basic-Course student pilot, poses for a photo after a flight, April 9, 2019, on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La. Flying over open water was one of the experiences the students had the opportunity to do while they were on the temporary duty assignment to NAS JRB New Orleans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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190409-MX962-1234

An 8th Fighter Squadron maintainer cleans the intake of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, April 9, 2019, on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La. Lt. Col. Mark Sletten, 8th FS commander, said it was important to him to bring the entire squadron on the temporary duty assignment and train just as if they were going to fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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190409-MX962-1211

An 8th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the runway, April 9, 2019, on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La. During the temporary duty assignment, Viper pilots participated in dissimilar aircraft training and close air support exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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190409-MX962-1185

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nathaniel Lightfoot, 8th Fighter Squadron F-16 Basic-Course instructor, prepares to take Tech. Sgt. Andrew Bean, 8th FS medical element operations section chief, on a familiarization flight, April 9, 2019, on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La. During the temporary duty assignment, many personnel were given the opportunity to go on a FAM flight in the back of an F-16 D-model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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190409-MX962-1064

U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Ritchie, 8th Fighter Squadron F-16 Basic-Course student pilot, begins an inspection after a flight, April 9, 2019, on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La. During the temporary duty assignment, the B-Course students completed their syllabus training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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190409-MX962-1103

8th Fighter Squadron maintainers prepare to load a bomb on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, April 9, 2019, on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La. Of the 158 personnel that came on the temporary duty assignment, 106 were F-16 maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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190409-MX962-1046

An 8th Fighter Squadron maintainer brings a ladder to an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, April 9, 2019, on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La. Of the 158 personnel that came on the temporary duty assignment, 106 were F-16 maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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190409-MX962-1018

An 8th Fighter Squadron maintainer stands on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, April 9, 2019, on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La. Of the 158 personnel that came on the temporary duty assignment, 106 were F-16 maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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190409-MX962-1002

Holloman's 8th Fighter Squadron deployed on a temporary duty location to Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, La., and participated in a training exercise, March 29 to April 12, 2019. The 8th FS brought all the elements for a fully functioning squadron of 158 personnel and 15 F-16 s on this TDY, including eight F-16 Basic-Course student pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)
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Holloman to transition to AETC

The 49th Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., and all co-located units, will realign from Air Combat Command to Air Education and Training Command effective Oct. 1, 2018. As the premiere MQ-9 Reaper and F-16 Viper training installation in the Air Force, the 49th Wing will be even more effective and proactive in its formal training units once under AETC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Kenney)
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54th FG to conduct night flying ops

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. May 19, 2015. The 311th Fighter Squadron, a tenant unit from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., trains F-16 pilots at Holloman. The students are at a point in their syllabus where they are learning how to use night vision goggles and perform combat night operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily A. Kenney/Released)
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8th Fighter Sqaudron reactivated after six years

Lt. Col. Mark Sletten, 8th Fighter Squadron commander, is presented command of the 8th FS by Col. James Keen, 54th Fighter Group commander, during an activation ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Aug. 4, 2017. The 8th FS has been reactivated six years after its last inactivation May 13, 2011. The 8th FS, which was first activated at Selfridge Field, Mich., Jan. 16, 1941, as part of the 49th Pursuit Group, has maintained and piloted various styles of aircraft under an ever-evolving mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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8th Fighter Sqaudron reactivated after six years

Lt. Col. Mark Sletten, 8th Fighter Squadron commander, gives a speech during the 8th FS activation ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Aug. 4, 2017. The 8th FS has been reactivated six years after its last inactivation May 13, 2011. Sletten took command of the 8th FS at an activation ceremony led by Col. James Keen, 54th Fighter Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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8th Fighter Sqaudron reactivated after six years

Lt. Col. Mark Sletten, 8th Fighter Squadron commander, gives a speech during the 8th FS activation ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Aug. 4, 2017. The 8th FS has been reactivated six years after its last inactivation May 13, 2011. The squadron will now maintain and pilot F-16 fighter jets, with its sister squadrons, the 311th FS and 314th FS here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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