F-16 Fighting Falcon Prep & Take-off

Lt. Col. Seth Murray, Operations Squadron Commander with the 180th Fighter Wing, prepares for flight and takes off in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Columbus, Ohio, April 9th, 2026. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a highly versatile, fourth-generation compact multirole fighter jet used for air-to-air combat, precision ground strikes, and electronic surveillance. Courtesy: Ralph Branson [The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (Department of War) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement]