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158 FW F-35A Lightning arrive at Spangdahlem AB

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont National Guard, arrives at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 7, 2023. The aircraft arrived in Europe for Air Defender 23 (AD23), which is the largest Air Force deployment exercise since NATO was founded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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158 FW F-35A Lightning arrive at Spangdahlem AB

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont National Guard, taxis on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, in preparation of the German-led exercise, Air Defender 23 (AD23), June 7, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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158 FW F-35A Lightning arrive at Spangdahlem AB

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont National Guard, lands at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 7, 2023, prior to the German-led, multinational exercise, Air Defender 23 (AD23). Continual exercises and interactions between the U.S. and NATO Allies and Partners allow all participants to contribute to international coalitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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158 FW F-35A Lightning arrive at Spangdahlem AB

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont National Guard, taxi to an aircraft shelter on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 7, 2023, in preparation for Air Defender 23 (AD23). The German-led, multinational exercise focuses on operational and tactical-level field training, mainly in Germany, with forward operating locations in the Czech Republic, Estonia and Latvia, from June 12-23, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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158 FW F-35A Lightning arrive at Spangdahlem AB

Four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont National Guard, taxi after landing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 7, 2023, in preparation of the German-led exercise, Air Defender 23 (AD23). Exercises such as Air Defender provide vital opportunities, not only for multiple United States services to work together, but also for integrated, total force training with National Guard units and our Partner nations’ militaries to ensure interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brandon Romano)

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158 FW F-35A Lightning arrive at Spangdahlem AB

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont National Guard, prepares to land in preparation of the German-led exercise, Air Defender 23 (AD23) at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 7, 2023. The exercise, which focuses on operational and tactical-level field training, is the largest Air Force deployment exercise since NATO was founded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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158 FW F-35A Lightning arrive at Spangdahlem AB

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont National Guard, lands at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany June 7, 2023, in preparation of Air Defender 23. The German-led, multinational exercise focuses on operational and tactical-level field training, mainly in Germany, with forward operating locations in the Czech Republic, Estonia and Latvia, from June 12-23, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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158 FW F-35A Lightning arrive at Spangdahlem AB

Published June 9, 2023
By Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler
52 FW Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont National Guard, arrives at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 7, 2023. The aircraft arrived in Europe for Air Defender 23 (AD23), which is the largest Air Force deployment exercise since NATO was founded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Anthony Plyler)