180FW Conducts Large-Scale Readiness Exercise
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flightline of the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, in the early morning hours, during a large-scale readiness inspection, Aug. 8, 2022, at the base in Swanton, Ohio. The exercise was a full-scale assessment of the rapid generation and movement of personnel and equipment, utilizing a 24-hour operation concept. The wing was evaluated on its ability to pack, prepare and deploy mission-ready personnel, aircraft and support equipment, while operating in a contested and degraded environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker)