U.S. Air Force Capt. Shayne Carroll, 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, examines his gear prior to climbing into the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon in preparation for a mission Jan. 9, 2015, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. The F-16 is a multi-role fighter aircraft that provides air superiority enabling freedom of movement for troops on the ground as well as close air support for ..
