Detachment 1, 52nd Operations Group

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AMU keeps aerial combat power in air

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Joshua Berard, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, signals an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot to proceed during a standard aircraft launch procedure on Ramp 4 here June 19. The 480th AMU plays a vital role in supporting the F-16’s combat training mission, which prepares them for regional defense and air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon/Released)

AMU keeps aerial combat power in air

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class William Seay, left, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, and Airman 1st Class Joshua Berard, 480th AMU crew chief, complete a standard aircraft launch procedure for an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Ramp 4 here June 19. The 480th AMU plays a vital role in supporting the F-16’s combat training mission, which prepares them for regional defense and air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon/Released)

AMU keeps aerial combat power in air

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Senior Airman Stephen Hoffler, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, puts a panel back onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during mandatory 30 day gun-load maintenance on Ramp 4 here June 19. The 480th AMU plays a vital role in supporting the F-16’s combat training mission, which prepares pilots for regional defense and air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon/Released)

480th Fighter Squadron deploys in support of Operation New Dawn

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 480th Fighter Squadron departs here May 2 for the unit’s Air Expeditionary Force deployment. The 480th FS deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn as part of the unit’s AEF cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon)

480th Fighter Squadron deploys in support of Operation New Dawn

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief from the 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit performs a function check with a fighter pilot before takeoff here May 2 for the unit’s Air Expeditionary Force deployment. The 480th Fighter Squadron deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn as part of the unit’s AEF cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon)