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20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Airmen use new chromate-free primer

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing sits in the corrosion paint shop at Shaw Air Force Base, Feb. 26, 2025. Primer is key in aircraft painting, ensuring proper adhesion and durability. The HS2118 primer creates a uniform base for the topcoat, preventing uneven coverage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meghan Hutton)
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20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Airmen use new chromate-free primer

U.S. Air Force Airman Jasmin Ali, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon to have new HS2118 primer applied at Shaw Air Force Base, March 3, 2025. Shaw’s use of HS2118 primer marks a significant step in improving both safety and aircraft maintenance practices at Shaw Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meghan Hutton)
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20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Airmen use new chromate-free primer

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan Saulters, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeymen, stands clothed in individual protection equipment at Shaw Air Force Base, March 3, 2025. Saulters is part of the team working to maintain the F-16s, supporting the squadron's mission of aircraft upkeep and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meghan Hutton)
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20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Airmen use new chromate-free primer

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Helmer, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeymen, sands the clamshell of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, March 3, 2025. Helmer contributes to the daily operations of the squadron, helping maintain the fleet's performance and longevity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meghan Hutton)
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20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Airmen use new chromate-free primer

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing sits in the corrosion paint shop at Shaw Air Force Base, Feb. 26, 2025. Repainting an F-16 is a detailed process that begins with abrading/removing the old paint and thoroughly cleaning the aircraft’s surface. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meghan Hutton)
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20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Airmen use new chromate-free primer

U.S. Air Force SrA Brendan Mordhorst, left, and Staff Sgt. William Smith, right, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeymen, sand the vertical stabilizer of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, March 3, 2025. The new primer provides the same corrosion protection and coating adhesion as its chromated predecessor, ensuring effective aircraft maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meghan Hutton)
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2024 Gulf Coast Salute Airshow

Two U.S. Air Force QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Targets frame an E-9 Widget over the Gulf of Mexico during the 2024 Gulf Coast Salute Air Show at Panama City Beach, Florida, May 4. The aircrafts are operated by the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, to enhance training exercises for home station and transient units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)
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BQM-167A Subscale Aerial Target launch

A BQM-167A Subscale Aerial Target releases the launching mechanism after takeoff from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2023. After launching, the aerial target is then located and shot down by fighter pilots using live missiles. The 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron utilizes large boats to retrieve subscale drones to be reused as future targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Venessa Armenta)
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A BQM-167A Subscale Aerial Target launches from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2023. The launch site is utilized by service members and contractors from the 82nd ATRS to launch and recover subscale targets in support of the Weapon Systems Evaluation Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Venessa Armenta)
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82 ATRS maintains crucial role in readiness

A contractor assigned to the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron performs preflight checks on a U.S. Air Force QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, March 12, 2025. The 82nd ATRS utilized the remote-operated QF-16s to test and evaluate aircraft weapon systems and assist in developing tactics, techniques and procedures to counter fighter-size airborne threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim)
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82 ATRS maintains crucial role in readiness

A contractor assigned to the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron performs preflight checks on a U.S. Air Force QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, March 12, 2025. The remote- operated QF-16s provide threat-representative presentations for developmental and operational test and evaluation for aircraft weapon systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim)
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82 ATRS maintains crucial role in readiness

A U.S. Air Force QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target assigned to the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron features a painted headrest at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, March 12, 2025. The remote-operated QF-16s are utilized as targets during Weapon System Evaluation Program-East, which are formal, two-week evaluation exercises designed to test a squadron’s capabilities to conduct live-fire weapons systems during air-to-air combat training missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim)
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82 ATRS maintains crucial role in readiness

A U.S. Air Force QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target assigned to the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron sits on a flight line at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, March 12, 2025. The QF-16 is capable of manned and Not Under Live Local Operator flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim)
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82 ATRS maintains crucial role in readiness

A contractor assigned to the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron performs preflight maintenance on a U.S. Air Force QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, March 12, 2025. The 82nd ATRS utilizes the remote-operated QF-16s to test and evaluate aircraft weapon systems and assist in developing tactics, techniques and procedures to counter fighter-size airborne threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim)
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82 ATRS maintains crucial role in readiness

A U.S. Air Force QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target assigned to the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron takes off at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Mar. 13, 2025. The QF-16 is capable of manned and Not Under Live Local Operator flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim)
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82 ATRS maintains crucial role in readiness

A U.S. Air Force QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target assigned to the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron sits on a flight line prepared for takeoff at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, March 13 , 2025. The QF-16 is capable of manned and Not Under Live Local Operator flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim)
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82 ATRS maintains crucial role in readiness

The gear of a contractor assigned to the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron sits on the ground prior to preflight maintenance on a U.S. Air Force QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, March 13, 2025. The 82nd ATRS utilized the remote-operated QF-16s to test and evaluate U.S. weapon systems and assist in developing tactics, techniques and procedures to counter fighter-size airborne threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim)
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414th CTS Det 1 trains DoD rescue entities

A U.S. Navy MH-60S SeaHawk helicopter assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 extracts two pararescue U.S. Airmen during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1, from the San Diego Bay, California, on Feb. 14, 2025. The 414th Combat Training Squadron Detachment 1 created this scenario and played a pivotal role in preparing U.S. and allied air forces for intricate combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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414th CTS Det 1 trains DoD rescue entities

A U.S. Navy MH-60S SeaHawk helicopter assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 extracts two pararescue U.S. Airmen during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1, from the San Diego Bay, California, on Feb. 14, 2025. The 414th Combat Training Squadron Detachment 1 created this scenario and played a pivotal role in preparing U.S. and allied air forces for intricate combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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414th CTS Det 1 trains DoD rescue entities

A U.S. Navy MH-60S SeaHawk helicopter assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 extracts an isolated personnel during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1, from the San Diego Bay, California, on Feb. 14, 2025. This training scenario was designed by the 414th Combat Training Squadron Detachment 1 to strengthen cooperation among joint and allied forces and sharpen their combat readiness to respond quickly to new threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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