An F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron displays the Gamblers hand signal — a homage to the squadron’s motto “Double Down,” — before taking off from the Shaw Air Force Base, , flightline Sept. 8, 2017. The pilot and aircraft were among several to depart the base in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Irma, which is currently a category 4 approaching the southern tip of Florida headed north. ( Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)

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