Air Force Reserve F-16s deploy to RAF Lakenheath for training

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U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons, aircrew and support personnel from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., have deployed to RAF Lakenheath, England, to participate in a Flying Training Deployment with U.S. Air Forces in Europe units as well as partners and allies in the region.

During the deployment, the F-16s will conduct Dissimilar Air Combat Training in order to enhance combat readiness, exercise the ability to operate from a deployed location, strengthen partnerships and demonstrate U.S. commitment to regional security.