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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, takes off at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2019, during Operation Rapid Forge. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to bases in the territory of NATO allies in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability. Participation in multinational exercises and operations enhances professional relationships and coordination with allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, takes off at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2019, during Operation Rapid Forge. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to bases in the territory of NATO allies in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability. The goal of the operation is to enhance readiness in coordination with U.S. allies and partners in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2019, during Operation Rapid Forge. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to bases in the territory of NATO allies in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability. Participation in multinational exercises and operations enhances professional relationships and coordination with allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2019, during Operation Rapid Forge. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to bases in the territory of NATO allies in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability. The goal of the operation is to enhance readiness in coordination with U.S. allies and partners in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, lands on the flight line during Operation Rapid Forge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2019. The goal of the operation is to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and partners to improve combined operational capabilities. The F-35A is a multi-role aircraft with technology that provides pilots with unprecedented situational awareness of the battle space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, land on the flight line during Operation Rapid Forge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2019. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to train in coordination with NATO allies in the Baltics and Poland. Exercises and operations increase the U.S. Air Force's ability to quickly respond to threats with support from NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off during Operation Rapid Forge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2019. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to train in coordination with NATO allies in the Baltics and Poland. The operation ensures the U.S. Air Force is engaged and ready with credible force to assure, deter, and defend during a potential threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off during Operation Rapid Forge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2019. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to train in allied host nations. The operation is in place to assure U.S. allies, respond to threats, and ensure support to global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis on the flight line during Operation Rapid Forge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2019. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to bases in the territory of NATO allies. Participation in multinational operations enhances the U.S. Air Force's professional relationship with partner militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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Rapid Forge begins at Spangdahlem Air Base

Published July 16, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, takes off at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2019, during Operation Rapid Forge. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to bases in the territory of NATO allies in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability. Participation in multinational exercises and operations enhances professional relationships and coordination with allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)