480th pilots gain currencies despite flying hour redux
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from the 480th Fighter Squadron takes-off here Aug. 20, 2013. The 480th resumed its flying program this summer after the program was halted for combat flying squadrons Air Force-wide due to budget reductions driven by sequestration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natasha Stannard/Released)