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BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- High Explosive Incendiary PGU-28A/B 20mm cannon rounds are fed through a 'replenisher' (foreground) into a Universal Ammunition Loading System (UALS). UALS are then used to transfer the cannon rounds directly into F-16 weapon systems. The new PGU cannon rounds were first validated at a firing range Feb. 22, then used in battle against insurgents east of Baghdad Feb. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ken Hall)


Feeding the Beast

BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- High Explosive Incendiary PGU-28A/B 20mm cannon rounds are fed through a 'replenisher' (foreground) into a Universal Ammunition Loading System (UALS). UALS are then used to transfer the cannon rounds directly into F-16 weapon systems. The new PGU cannon rounds were first validated at a firing range Feb. 22, then used in battle against insurgents east of Baghdad Feb. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ken Hall)

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A F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 14th Fighter Squadron takes-off at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. Due to routine flight line maintenance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, the 14th FS relocated to Kunsan AB, integrating operations with the 80th FS. By relocating to other bases, maintenance teams and pilots can continue training with allies and partners by conducting day-to-day operations until runway maintenance at Misawa AB is completed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class A.J. Kovacs, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, talks with Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot, through his headset at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. Before each flight, the pilot and crew chief communicate to each other through headsets, allowing the pilot to test all of the functions of the aircraft, ensuring complete safety before take-off. The 14th FS’s movement to Korea allows the 35th Fighter Wing an opportunity to maintain proficiency and continue to train while Misawa undergoes runway construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class A.J. Kovacs, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, talks with Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot, through his headset at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. Before each flight, the pilot and crew chief communicate to each other through headsets, allowing the pilot to test all of the functions of the aircraft, ensuring complete safety before take-off. The 14th FS’s movement to Korea allows the 35th Fighter Wing an opportunity to maintain proficiency and continue to train while Misawa undergoes runway construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, taxis on the flightline at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. Due to routine flight line maintenance, the 14th FS deployed to Kunsan, allowing them to continue operations, helping maintain security and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, left, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, and Airman 1st Class AJ Kovacs, right, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspect an AIM-9 Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missile at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. The training deployment to Kunsan provides Airmen from Misawa Air Base, Japan the ability to sharpen their skills, practice operations, techniques and procedures, while continuing to demonstrate their commitment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class A.J. Kovacs, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, right, talks to Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, left, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prior to take-off at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. Team Misawa Airmen integrated with the 80th Fighter Squadrons daily operations to maintain readiness and proficiency and optimize uncommon training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class A.J. Kovacs, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, does pre-flight inspections prior to take-off at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. Kovacs along with other maintenance professionals with the 35th Fighter Wing from Misawa Air Base, Japan, remain deployed to Kunsan for the next month and a half, fully integrating with the 80th Fighter Squadrons daily operations. These operations are invaluable to Airmen, giving them the opportunity to work together with the other squadrons, providing and receiving help when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, holds up the “wood” symbol while he walks toward his jet at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. Due to the flight line closure at Misawa Air Base, Japan, the 14th FS relocated to Kunsan, ensuring they keep up with mission requirements and readiness to maintain security and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, places his bag, containing his joint helmet mounted cueing system, inside the cockpit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2017. This week the 14th FS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are doubling mission operations. This training deployment with the Wolfpack (Kunsan) team is another opportunity for U.S. Pacific Air Forces’ units to maintain security and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Wood, a 35th Maintenance Squadron armament technician, works on a clearing solenoid at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2017. Wood had to completely replace the clearing solenoid because it was damaged beyond repair. This piece of equipment places the round in the clearing cam path of a M61A1 20mm Gatling Gun. Every 18 months they completely break down the M61A1 and rebuild it, repairing or replacing any components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Wood, a 35th Maintenance Squadron armament technician, looks at a technical operation on the breach bolt at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2017. Breach bolts pull the round into the rotor, pulling it forward so it can fire then pulls it back. This was a part of an 18-month inspection where they completely break down the M61A1 20mm Gatling Gun and rebuild it, repairing or replacing any components that have been damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Wood, a 35th Maintenance Squadron armament technician, tightens a wire on a M61A1 20mm Gatling Gun at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2017. Wood installed the firing contacts on the M61A1 20mm Gatling Gun which provides the electrical signal to the rounds so the rounds fire. Every 18 months they completely break down the M61A1 and rebuild it, repairing or replacing any components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)