U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, from the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing, perform flying operations at McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, S.C., March 17, 2016.
Training exercises like these help maintain the skills and capabilities of the pilots, allowing the SCANG to effectively complete its mission. (Courtesy photo by Johnathon Derden/ Fighter Sweep). Original public domain image from Flickr