132FW launches first flight in history with the Royal Australian Air Force.

An F-18 aircraft (left) from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) based at Williamtown, Australia, taxis out to the runway as an F-16 D aircraft (right) from the 132nd Fighter Wing (132FW), Des Moines, Iowa, launches behind, marking this launch as the first flight in history of 132FW F-16 aircraft from Australia. RAAF F-18 aircraft are engaged with the 132FW F-16C+ aircraft in Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) on February 21, 2011. The 132FW along with the another Iowa National Guard unit, the 185th Air Refueling Wing is in Australia participating in "Sentry Down Under" (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Linda E. Kephart) (Released)

132FW launches first flight in history with the Royal Australian Air Force.

On February 21, 2011, an F-16 D aircraft from the 132nd Fighter Wing (132FW), Des Moines, Iowa, launches from the runway of the Williamtown Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Australia, marking this launch as the first flight in history of 132FW F-16 aircraft from Australia. The 132FW is conducting Dissimilar Air Combat Training(DACT) mission "Sentry Down Under" with the RAAF F-18's. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Linda E. Kephart)(Released)

132FW launches first flight in history with the Royal Australian Air Force.

SSgt. Steve Edwards (right), of the 132nd Fighter Wing (132FW), Des Moines, Iowa, removes the crew ladder of an F-16 D aircraft in preparation to close the canopy so pilot Lt. Col. Troy Havener (cockpit, front seat) can launch and be a part of the first flight in history of 132FW F-16 aircraft from Williamtown Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Australia on February 21, 2011. F-18 aircraft from the RAAF and the 132FW F-16's will be conducting Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT). The 132FW is in Australia for "Sentry Down Under" hosted annually by the RAAF. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Linda E. Kephart)(Released)

132FW launches first flight in history with the Royal Australian Air Force.

SSgt. Steve Edwards (right) assists in strapping in pilot Lt. Col. Troy Havener (left) in the cockpit of an F-16 D aircraft in preparation to launch the first flight in history of 132nd Fighter Wing (132FW) originating from Williamtown Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Australia. The 132FW, Des Moines, Iowa is in Australia for Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT), on February 21, 2011. The 132FW is engaged in "Sentry Down Under" with the RAAF, F-18 aircraft. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Linda E. Kephart)(Released)

Sentry Down Under

A Kangaroo observes members of the 132nd Fighter Wing (FW), Des Moines, IA., and Iowa Air National Guard, conduct a foreign object detection walk to clear the runway for flight operations at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia, on February 21, 2011. The 132nd FW and the 185th Air Refueling Wing are participating in a joint flight exercise, "Sentry Down Under", with the RAAF. (USAF Photo/ TSGT Oscar M. Sanchez-Alvarez)

132FW preps for Dissimilar Air Combat Training in Australia.

Members of the 132nd Fighter Wing (132FW) Maintenance Group re-configure F-16 C+ aircraft and store wing tanks in preparation for the Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) mission at the Williamtown Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Australia on February 19, 2011. The 132FW and 185ARW are conducting a Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) mission "Sentry Down Under" for approximately one month with the RAAF. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Linda E. Kephart)(Released)

132FW preps for Dissimilar Air Combat Training in Australia.

TSgt. Scott Flesher (left) drives a Jammer and prepares to drop off a wing tank for storing in preparation for the Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) mission at the Williamtown Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Australia on February 19, 2011. The 132FW and 185ARW are conducting a Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) mission "Sentry Down Under" for approximately one month with the RAAF. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Linda E. Kephart)(Released)

132FW preps for Dissimilar Air Combat Training in Australia.

TSgt. Scott Flesher (left) drives a Jammer and prepares to drop off a wing tank for storing in preparation for the Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) mission at the Williamtown Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Australia on February 19, 2011. The 132FW and 185ARW are conducting a Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) mission "Sentry Down Under" for approximately one month with the RAAF. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Linda E. Kephart)(Released)

Australian Air Force teaches 132nd and 185th how to drive on the "wrong" side of the road.

FSgt. Gavin Willmet (far right), road movements officer at Williamtown Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Australia, instructs members of the 132nd Fighter Wing (132FW), Des Moines, Iowa, and members of the 185th Air Refueling Wing (185ARW), Sioux City, Iowa on how to drive in Australia on February 19, 2011. The 132FW and 185ARW are conducting a Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) mission for approximately one month with the RAAF. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Linda E. Kephart)(Released)

Australian Air Force teaches 132nd and 185th how to drive on the "wrong" side of the road.

FSgt. Gavin Willmet (left), road movements officer at Williamtown Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Australia, instructs members of the 132nd Fighter Wing (132FW), Des Moines, Iowa, and members of the 185th Air Refueling Wing (185ARW), Sioux City, Iowa on how to drive in Australia on February 19, 2011. The 132FW and 185ARW are conducting a Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) mission for approximately one month with the RAAF. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Linda E. Kephart)(Released)

Building 107 now History!

Demolition of Building 107, at the 132nd Fighter Wing, Iowa Air National Guard Base, located at the Des Moines International Airport begins in earnest Wednesday, September 9, 2010. Building 107, originally built in 1959, went through numerous remodels and was once home to the Flight Simulator, Recruiting, Finance, Comptroller, Contracting, Communications Flight, and Mission Support Group Commander. The building was no longer needed after the tenants were relocated. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Tim Day)(released)

Building 107 ready to come down!

Building 107, at the 132nd Fighter Wing, Iowa Air National Guard Base, located at the Des Moines International Airport. Building 107, originally built in 1959, went through numerous remodels and was once home to the Flight Simulator, Recruiting, Finance, Comptroller, Contracting, Communications Flight, and Mission Support Group Commander. The building was no longer needed after the tenants were relocated and is slated for destruction. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Tim Day)(released)