As you all have seen with the changes with UPT in the span of a few years, warfare is an ever changing battle space as well. I bet 15 years ago those who flew would have never thought F-16s would be used and carry weapons to shoot naval ships at long range. Staying ahead of the enemy is the name of the game and training to the next threat and getting new weapons is key. Here is an article about Vipers getting the new LRASM.

http://www.twz.com/air/f-16-is-getting-massive-anti-ship-missile-upgrade

twz.com

F-16 Is Getting Massive Anti-Ship Missile Upgrade

F-16s will get stealthy AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles, giving them the ability to attack highly defended ships over great distances.