According to the United States Air Forces Central Command, the airmen and their F16s of the “Triple Nickel” — otherwise known as the 555th Fighter Squadron — are being deployed to Bagram AFB in Afghanistan.

They’re based out of Aviano AFB in Italy.

Just like the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron out of South Carolina — who they’re replacing — they’ll be executing on a mission based around training, advising and assisting.

From the Air Force Times:

“Since its inception in 1942, the Triple Nickel has been vital in multiple conflicts and will add to its proud combat heritage during this deployment,” said Lt. Col. David Seitz, 455th Expeditionary Operations Group deputy commander. “They have provided combat capabilities from Bagram Airfield for years, and will continue to deliver decisive airpower once again during their time here.”

The use of air power in Afghanistan has grown over the past year since President Obama approved an expansion of U.S. airstrikes against the Taliban in June.

Prior to that, while U.S. and NATO forces were free to launch attacks on al-Qaida, Islamic State and several other terrorist groups in Afghanistan, they could only attack Taliban forces if they were directly attacking coalition forces, especially Afghan army troops, or could be directly tied to previous attacks on friendly forces. That’s because the U.S. government, in 2015, defined the group as an “armed insurgency,” not a terrorist group.

The famed squadron’s motto, in case you’re unfamiliar, is “Once Green, Always Green.”