Bombs away; precision is key

An F-16 Fighting Falcon performs a drop at Draughon Range, Japan, June 28, 2013. Throughout the day, pilots from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons competed in a turkey shoot in front of members of the 35th Operations Group and their families. A turkey shoot is a competition designed to test pilots precision capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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Bombs away; precision is key

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Biedenbach, 35th Fighter Wing Inspector General, and his son Tyler sit in the control tower at Draughon Range, Japan, June 28, 2013. Biedenbach, along with the 35th Operations Group, spent the day on the range for a group family day where they got to see F-16 Fighting Falcons in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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Bombs away; precision is key

Members of the 35th Operations Group and their families look on as F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots take part in a turkey shoot at Draughon Range, Japan, June 28, 2013. A turkey shoot is a competition between pilots as they see who can most precisely drop ordnance on various ground targets on the bombing range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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Bombs away; precision is key

Members of the 35th Operations Group and their families arrive at Draughon Range, Japan, June 28, 2013 for a range day. The day was set aside to allow families to see F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and pilots participate in a turkey shoot competition. A turkey shoot is a competition that takes place on a bomb range where pilots are tested on close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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Bombs away; precision is key

U.S. Air Force pilots from the 14th Fighter Squadron conduct a mission brief before competing in a turkey shoot at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2013. The 13 and 14 FSs competed against each other to see which squadron could more accurately engage ground targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Bombs away; precision is key

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Kimmel, 14th Fighter Squadron pilot, suits up for a turkey shoot at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2013. Kimmel and other pilots from the base flew their F-16 Fighting Falcons to Draughon Range to see who was the most accurate when attacking a ground target. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Bombs away; precision is key

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 14th Fighter Squadron takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2013. Pilots from the 35th Fighter Wing flew to Draughon Range to practice attacking ground targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Bombs away; precision is key

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Wing takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2013. Pilots from the 35th Fighter Wing flew to Draughon Range to test their efficiency on engaging ground targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Bombs away; precision is key

Published July 1, 2013