The F-16 Fighting Falcon—or the “Viper,” if you prefer—remains the most successful, combat-proven multi-role jet fighter ever ...

Maj. Taylor "FEMA" Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, is a Berks County native. He began his journey to the cockpit of the Fighting Falcon at Reading Regional ...

What You Need To Know: The U.S. Air Force recently tested the AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) on an F-16, marking a leap in the jet’s defenses against modern threats.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor Hiester was tapped to lead the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team in 2024, leading a team of nine hand-selected and highly trained specialists, the Air Force says.