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A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 prepares a U.S.Navy EA-18G Growler electronic aircraft for departure after completing a hot-pit refuel, Aug. 10, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The Growler is an advanced airborne electronic attack platform, with aid in increased readiness and air integration capabilities currently stationed at Spangdahlem AB to support NATO’s collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)

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A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft lands for refueling, Aug. 10, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Six Growlers from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, deployed to Spangdahlem AB in March to support NATO’s collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)

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U.S. Navy and Air Force service members assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 and the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight complete a joint hot-pit refueling on a U.S.Navy EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft, Aug. 10, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. This was the first joint hot-pit refueling on the aircraft for Spangdahlem AB, enhancing air defense and joint capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)

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U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 begin hot-pit refueling a U.S.Navy EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft, Aug. 10, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. This technique is used to increase reliability and eliminate downtime by leaving the engines of the aircraft running while it is being refueled. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)

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After a hot-pit refueling, a U.S.Navy EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft awaits the arrival of another aircraft before departing, Aug. 10, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Six Growlers from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, deployed to Spangdahlem AB in March to support NATO’s collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)

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Spangdahlem's first joint hot-pit refuel

Published Aug. 18, 2022

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 prepares a U.S.Navy EA-18G Growler electronic aircraft for departure after completing a hot-pit refuel, Aug. 10, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The Growler is an advanced airborne electronic attack platform, with aid in increased readiness and air integration capabilities currently stationed at Spangdahlem AB to support NATO’s collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)