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Romania’s F-16s take over air defense duties from MiG-21s

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Romania’s F-16s from 53 Squadron have started defending the country’s air space from Mar. 14. Previously, this role was carried out by the MiG-21.

A Romanian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon, fly’s over head during an air show at Campia Turzii, Romania, July 29, 2017. The air show featured Florida and Louisiana Air National Guard F-15 Eagles, Romanian Mig-21 jet aircraft, IAR 330 helicopters, F-16 Fighting Falcons, tanks, and Humvee’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)

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U.S. airstrikes wiped out Afghan Army Base

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A Afghan Army Base was destroyed by U.S. airstrikes after soldiers in the base exchange fire with a convoy of Afghan Special Forces and American troops.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon breaks away after being refueling by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2019. The 340 EARS maintain a 24/7 presence in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and coalition aircraft in various operations in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)

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