POZNAN, Poland -- A Polish air force MiG-29 taxis in with parachute in tow after finishing a mission here. Airmen from the Illinois Air National Guard's 183rd Fighter Wing are familiarizing Polish airmen with the F-16 Fighting Falcon during the European Command exercise Sentry White Falcon 2005 through June 17. In 2006, the Polish air force will start receiving their own F-16s that will begin replacing their Soviet-made MiG fighters as the country modernizes its military to NATO standards. Master Sgt. John E. Lasky)

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