An F-16 Fighting Falcon, piloted by Brig. Gen. Jim Sears, takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 22, 2017. Sears has served as the commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing for the last 12 months and will soon depart Afghanistan to continue his Air Force career. During the flight, Sears patrolled the skies with his wingman, engaging enemy ground forces from above to support coalition and Afghan troops. ( Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)

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