180th Fighter Wing
112TH FIGHTER SQUADRON: A weapons loader salutes an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prior to takeoff. From testing and evaluating new weapons systems to loading ordnance, aircraft armament systems specialists are crucial for ensuring aircraft are combat-ready.
Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Battani / 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ~ DOWNLOAD
112TH FIGHTER SQUADRON: A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies during a training mission. In addition to being specially trained in air-to-air combat, air-to-ground combat and electronic warfare scenarios, fighter pilots also conduct mission planning, aircraft inspections and preparation of flight plans.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Kregg York / 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ~ DOWNLOAD
180TH MEDICAL GROUP: An aerospace medical technician performs a procedure on a training mannequin during a simulation course. Aerospace medical service specialists handle diverse roles including emergency care, flight medicine, general health care and surgery.
Photo by Senior Airman Brittni Capozzi / 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ~ DOWNLOAD
180TH SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON: An Airman fires an M203 grenade launcher during a heavy weapons training event. Security forces specialists are extensively trained in law enforcement and combat tactics, ensuring they are prepared to provide for the safety and protection of people, property and resources on Air Force and other military installations.
Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Battani / 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ~ DOWNLOAD
180TH CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON: Firefighters work together to help extinguish a fire during a live-burn exercise. Fire protection specialists deal with everything from brush fires and aircraft crashes to burning rocket fuel and hazardous material fires, supporting military installations and, at times, assisting local civilian fire departments.
Photo by Airman Camren Ray / 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ~ DOWNLOAD
180TH AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SQUADRON: A weapons loader prepares an F-16C Fighting Falcon for takeoff during a training exercise. Aircraft armament systems specialists are responsible for handling, testing and loading all types of munitions onto aircraft to ensure their combat readiness.
Photo by Airman 1st Class Connor Taggart / 177th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ~ DOWNLOAD
180TH AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON: A cyber specialist troubleshoots phone system connections. Cyber systems specialists utilize advanced computer and software systems to design, install, support and safeguard critical information technology capabilities, ensuring proper operations to meet mission requirements.
Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker / 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ~ DOWNLOAD
PROVIDE FOR AMERICA ~
The 180th FW provides protection of the homeland, effective combat power, and defense support to civil authorities.
