A 188th Fighter Wing Airman takes a break from work to toss around a flying disc in the desert heat while deployed to Balad Air Base, Iraq, in July 24, 2005 as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The unit deployed to Balad with 12 F-16C “Fighting Falcon” aircraft, 276 Airmen and support equipment. While in Iraq, the 188th provided close-air support for ground troops, convoy escorts, counter-IED missions and air base defense. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Brambl/188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)