Shaw Falcons Land at Bagram

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Members of the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron perform an inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon after landing here, Oct. 16. The aircraft receives inspections before takeoff and after landing to ensure the safety of the aircraft and pilot. The unit, known as the Tigers, performs tactical air-to-air and air-to-ground support while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Technical Sgt. Jim Frey, a weapon expediter from the 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, assures bombs are loaded properly on an F-16 Fighting Falcon here, Oct. 16. Weapon expediters inspect the aircraft and bombs to ensure the aircraft is safe for the pilot. Frey is deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and hails from Lock Haven, Pa.

A member of the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon to receive a post-flight inspection, Oct. 16. The aircraft receives inspections before takeoff and after landing to ensure the safety of the aircraft and pilot. The unit, known as the Tigers, performs tactical air-to-air and air-to-ground support while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Technical Sgt. Jim Frey, a weapon expediter from the 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, performs an inspection of bombs on an F-16 Fighting Falcon here, Oct. 16. Weapon expediters inspect the aircraft and bombs to ensure the aircraft is safe for the pilot. Frey is deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and hails from Lock Haven, Pa