U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman The U.S. Air Force has deployed a small detachment of six F-16 "Fightin...
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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman
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The U.S. Air Force has deployed a small detachment of six F-16 "Fighting Falcons," support equipment and about 300 personnel - to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
The jets were deployed from Ramstein Air Base Germany, following Turkey's decision to host the deployment of U.S. aircraft conducting counter-ISIL operations.
The United States and Turkey, as members of the 60-plus nation coalition are committed to the fight against ISIL in the pursuit of peace and stability in the region."
The F-16s are armed with Paveway II Laser Guided Bombs and MK-82 Low Drag General Purpose bombs.
