Hundreds of New Jersey National Guard airmen, squadron of F-16 fighter jets sent to Middle East

EGG HARBOR TWP., NJ (WPVI) -- The New Jersey National Guard sent several hundred airmen and a squadron of F-16 Falcon fighter jets to the Middle East.

They will bolster U.S. forces in the region conducting counter terrorism missions following attacks on U.S. military bases.

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The F-16 Falcons are based in Egg Harbor Township.