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U.S. Air Force Capt. Willem Van Loon, 52nd Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot, steps into his jet at Lask Air Base, Poland, June 9, 2014. Van Loon flew the F-16 for BALTOPS 14, which is the largest annual multi-national maritime exercise in the Baltic Sea. There are more than 300 U.S. Airmen from the 52nd FW supporting the U.S Navy-led combined exercise, building interoperability with NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samuel Leach Jr., 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon phase inspector from Pittsburgh, prepares an aircraft for flight at Lask Air Base, Poland, June 9, 2014. There are 18 aircraft participating in Polish-led combined Exercise EAGLE TALON and BALTOPS 14 during the U.S. Aviation Detachment Rotation 14-3 in Poland. U.S. Air Force pilots flew with other pilots from multiple countries as wingmen to increase readiness for real-world operations and enhance interoperability between NATO forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Willem Van Loon, 52nd Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot, puts on his helmet in preparation to fly in BALTOPS 14 at Lask Air Base, Poland, June 9, 2014. BALTOPS 14 aims to increase security in the Baltic Sea by improving interoperability and cooperation with NATO allies. It is a regional exercise appointed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)
Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi during BALTOPS 14 at Lask Air Base, Poland, June 9, 2014. This is the first exercise to include a large amount of aircraft that will provide air-to-air and air-to-ground support. This training increases readiness for real-world operations with NATO allies and takes place from June 9-19, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)