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480th FS Warhawks redeploy from Kadena AB

A U.S. Airman with the 480th Fighter Squadron out of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, returns from a deployment to Kadena AB, Japan, April 8, 2023. The 480th FS deployed to Kadena AB to ensure a steady U.S. Air Force presence in the region to support the ongoing return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15 Eagles to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathaniel Hofmann, 480th Fighter Squadron director of operations, greets his family after returning to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 10, 2023, following a three-month deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 480th FS deployed to Kadena AB to ensure a steady U.S. Air Force presence in the region to support the ongoing return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15 Eagles to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon from the 480th Fighter Squadron lands back at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 10, 2023, after a three-month deployment to Kadena AB, Japan. The deployment further increased the enhanced U.S. posture within Japan while continuing to build a strong alliance with the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathaniel Hofmann, 480th Fighter Squadron director of operations, smiles as he prepares to exit his F-16CM Fighting Falcon fighter jet April 10, 2023, after returning to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, following a three-month deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan. The deployment further increased the enhanced U.S. posture within Japan while continuing to build a strong alliance with the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Alaina Dent, 480th Fighter Squadron chief of training, holds up a 480th FS “Warhawk” hand sign from her F-16CM Fighting Falcon after landing back at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 10, 2023, after a three-month deployment to Kadena AB, Japan. The 480th FS is one of U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s only two SEAD squadrons, providing a “Combat Ready” F-16 squadron prepared to deploy combat airpower in support of Joint, NATO & coalition taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)

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480th FS Warhawks redeploy from Kadena AB

U.S. Airmen with the 480th Fighter Squadron arrive back at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, from their deployment to Kadena AB, Japan, April 8, 2023. The 480th FS supported a Free and Open Indo-Pacific during the modernization of Kadena AB’s fighter fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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480th FS Warhawks redeploy from Kadena AB

Service members from the 480th Fighter Squadron return to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, from their deployment to Kadena AB, Japan, April 8, 2023. The 480th FS deployed to Kadena AB to further enhance the U.S. posture in the region and build a stronger alliance with Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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480th FS Warhawks redeploy from Kadena AB

U.S. Airmen are welcomed home from their deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 8, 2023. The deployment further increased the enhanced U.S. posture within Japan while continuing to build a strong alliance with the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon maintenance Airmen from the 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit receive a 480th Fighter Squadron F-16CM fighter jet after its redeployment to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 10, 2023, after a three-month deployment to Kadena AB, Japan. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)

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480th FS Warhawks redeploy from Kadena AB

U.S. Airmen with the 480th Fighter Squadron return to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, from their deployment to Kadena AB, Japan, April 8, 2023. The U.S. Air Force planned to replace the F-15 Eagles at Kadena AB with a deployed fighter presence in the Indo-Pacific by deploying aircraft to Kadena on a rotational basis.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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480th FS Warhawks redeploy from Kadena AB

Published April 14, 2023
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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- A U.S. Airman with the 480th Fighter Squadron out of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, returns from a deployment to Kadena AB, Japan, April 8, 2023. The 480th FS deployed to Kadena AB to ensure a steady U.S. Air Force presence in the region to support the ongoing return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15 Eagles to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)