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NEWS | Jan. 19, 2022

Night moves: 149th Fighter Wing Fighting Falcons take flight at night

By Master Sgt. Mindy Bloem 149th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland took to the skies for night operations Jan. 11, 2022.

Night flying plays an important part in the realistic training that student fighter pilots at the 149th Fighter Wing receive to help them stay combat-ready in various conditions, so they can deliver specialized air combat capabilities when needed.