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A German air force cross-servicing team member guides a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron while at Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. Aircraft from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, traveled to Nörvenich AB and performed cross-service refueling with German personnel to strengthen multiplatform skills and bolster allied relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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German air force maintainers inspect a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron before take-off at Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. Practicing shared maintenance procedures helps multinational teams learn how to service each other's jets, making them more effective during joint missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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A German air force cross-servicing team carries a fuel hose to a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Squadron during a refueling stop at Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. Teams from the 52nd Fighter Wing and the German 31st Tactical Wing practiced hot pit refueling that allows aircraft to remain running while being rapidly refueled between missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Connelly, 52nd Maintenance Group maintenance tactics and training innovation superintendent, left, and a German air force maintainer service a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron during a refueling stop at Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. Practicing rapid refueling techniques on aircraft from other nations builds teamwork between allies and boosts combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, left, observes a German air force cross-servicing team member pulling chocks from a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron before takeoff at Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. Multinational hot pit refueling exercises help maintain combat readiness and bolster trust between partners and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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A German air force cross-servicing team member salutes U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron before takeoff at Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. The hot pit refueling exercise showcased interoperability and the ability to execute integrated flight line operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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German air force cross-servicing team members return a fuel line at Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. Cross-servicing exercises prepare partner and allied forces to operate together in dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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A Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from the German air force's 31st Tactical Air Force Wing and a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron taxi at Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. Aircraft assigned to the 480th FS at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, practiced cross-service refueling with German personnel to strengthen multiplatform skills and bolster allied relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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A German air force cross-servicing team member walks around the tail of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron at Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. Aircraft from the 480th FS assigned to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, practiced cross-service refueling with German personnel to strengthen multiplatform skills and bolster allied relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, refuel via cross-servicing at Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. Aircraft from the 480th FS flew to Nörvenich AB to practice cross-service refueling with German personnel to strengthen multiplatform skills and bolster allied relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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A German air force cross-servicing team refuels a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron while at Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. Aircraft and personnel from the 480th FS and 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, traveled to Nörvenich AB and refueled with German personnel to strengthen multiplatform skills and bolster allied relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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A German air force Eurofighter Typhoon Demonstration Team pilot gestures at an audience after a training flight landing at Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. The demonstration team performs advanced aerobatic displays to demonstrate the skills and capabilities of the Luftwaffe’s aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Two German 31st Tactical Air Force Wing Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft depart from Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. The unit operates Typhoons to perform air Interdiction, offensive counter air and close air support roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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A German air force Eurofighter Typhoon pilot performs an aerial demonstration above Nörvenich Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2026. Performing regular demonstration flights and practicing aerial routines sharpens the skills and showcases the capabilities of the Luftwaffe’s pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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