They're loud, fast and a familiar sight in the skies over Aurora. The F-16s based at Buckley Space Force Base are part of the Colorado Air National Guard's 140th Wing and play an important role in national defense.

AuroraTV takes a closer look at what an F-16 can do, why the 140th Wing maintains a 24/7 alert mission and why its location in Aurora is strategically important.

Thank you to the 140th for providing video.