F-16C Fighting Falcon - CAP

OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE—An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the New Jersey Air National Guards 177th Fighter Wing flies a combat air patrol mission in the Northeastern United States in support of Operation Noble Eagle. More than 11,000 airmen—the majority Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve—have generated more than 7,500 sorties to patrol American skies 24/7 since Sep. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Don Taggart)