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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shaun Loomis, commander of the 480th Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, arrives in Portugal for Exercise Real Thaw 22 at Beja Air Base, Portugal, June 24, 2022. Real Thaw 22 is an annual multi-national training exercise held by the Portuguese Air Force. The 480th Fighter Squadron has sent 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and approximately 320 Airmen to this training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Bryan Meek, pilot from the 480th Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, engages with local children at the Portuguese Air Force 70th anniversary air show at Exercise Real Thaw 22 at Beja Air Base, Portugal, July 3, 2022. The air show provided multiple nations and attendees the chance to learn and engage with other countries' militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Christopher Chidgey, 480th Fighter Squadron pilot from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, is interviewed by media at Exercise Real Thaw 22, on Beja Air Base, Portugal, June 29, 2022. Real Thaw is a Portuguese air force-led, training exercise. U.S. Air Force pilots are skilled professionals who deploy around the world to wherever there’s a need as fighters, trainers, bombers, advisers and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 480th Fighter Squadron, from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, prepares for take-off during Exercise Real Thaw 22 on Beja Air Base, Portugal, June 27, 2022. Real Thaw 22 is a Portuguese Air Force-led, collective training exercise that ensures the United States maintains relationships and strengthens the ability to employ a strategic force in theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)

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Service members from seven participating NATO countries stand in formation during an opening ceremony at Exercise Real Thaw 22 on Beja Air Base, Portugal, June 26, 2022. This collective training exercise will maximize integration of interoperability and operational tasks, and linked assets as members of a combined team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)

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Saber Nation works with NATO Allies and partners at multinational exercise

Published July 15, 2022
By Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

BEJA AIR BASE, Portugal -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shaun Loomis, commander of the 480th Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, arrives in Portugal for Exercise Real Thaw 22 at Beja Air Base, Portugal, June 24, 2022. Real Thaw 22 is an annual multi-national training exercise held by the Portuguese Air Force. The 480th Fighter Squadron has sent 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and approximately 320 Airmen to this training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)

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