An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron passes through a safe and arming check after supporting ground operations over Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2016. The 421st EFS, based out of Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, is the only dedicated fighter squadron in the country and continuously supports Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and the NATO Resolute Support mission. ( Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)

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