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480th Fighter Squadron deploys in support of Operation New Dawn

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief from the 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit performs a function check with a fighter pilot before takeoff here May 2 for the unit’s Air Expeditionary Force deployment. The 480th Fighter Squadron deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn as part of the unit’s AEF cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon)

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480th Fighter Squadron deploys in support of Operation New Dawn

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot from the 480th Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff here May 2 for the unit’s Air Expeditionary Force deployment. The 480th FS deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn as part of the unit’s AEF cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon)

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480th Fighter Squadron deploys in support of Operation New Dawn

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 480th Fighter Squadron is prepared for takeoff here May 2 prior to departing for the unit’s Air Expeditionary Force deployment. The 480th FS deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn as part of the unit’s AEF cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon)

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480th Fighter Squadron deploys in support of Operation New Dawn

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Capt. Brett Stevens, 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, performs a preflight check here May 2 prior to departing for the unit’s Air Expeditionary Force deployment. The 480th FS deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn as part of the unit’s AEF cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon)

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480th FS returns from Nellis AFB

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany—A 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot , finishes his post-flight tasks on the flightline here after returning from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 28. The squadron participated in a seven-week long Red Flag Training Exercise where they accomplished 615 sorties, provided 52 “Saber” incentive flights, dropped 120 heavy weight bombs, fired more than 5,000 rounds of 20 mm ammunition, and flew 27 individual pilot upgrade sorties. (U.S. photo/Airman 1st Class Brittney Frees)

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Operation Thracian Star

GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR FORCE BASE, Bulgaria -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from Spangdahlem Air Base's 480th Fighter Squadron wears a patch from Operation Thracian Star Oct. 13. The operation was a three-week combined exercise that gave both U.S. and Bulgarian Airmen the opportunity to train together and strengthen relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jillian Torango)

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Operation Thracian Star

GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR FORCE BASE, Bulgaria -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from Spangdahlem Air Base's 480th Fighter Squadron gives a "Warhawk wave" to a taxiing MiG 29 during Operation Thracian Star Oct. 13. During the operation F-16 pilots from the 480th FS trained against MiG 29 and MiG 21 aircraft as well as practiced suppression and destruction of enemy air defense systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jillian Torango)

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Operation Thracian Star

GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR FORCE BASE, Bulgaria -- F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Spangdahlem Air Base's 480th Fighter Squadron are lined up on the flightline before take-off on Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base during Operation Thracian Star Oct. 13. The operation was a three-week combined exercise that gave both U.S. and Bulgarian Airmen the opportunity to train together and strengthen relationships (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

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Operation Thracian Star

GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR FORCE BASE, Bulgaria -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from the runway during Operation Thracian Star Oct. 13. During the operation pilots from Spangdahlem Air Base’s 480th Fighter Squadron trained against MiG 29 and 21 aircraft as well as practiced suppression and destruction of enemy air defense systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

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Maintainers replace F-16 wing bracket

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airmen from the 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair section fasten nuts and bolts while reattaching the left wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon Sept. 16. The wing was removed to repair an internal bracket, a process that took more than 85 man-hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

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Maintainers replace F-16 wing bracket

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Senior Airman Malcom Asher, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems journeyman, fastens bolts to the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon from inside the fuselage Sept. 16. The wing of the F-16 was removed to replace an internal bracket that had a minor stress fracture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

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Maintainers replace F-16 wing bracket

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airmen from the 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair section replace a damaged bracket in the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon Sept. 14. The process of removing and replacing the wing took more than 85 man-hours and has not been done since 2008 on Spangdahlem Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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480th tail flash

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Senior Airman William Parker, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, applies a stencil on the 480th Fighter Squadron’s flag ship, an F-16 Fighting Falcon, Aug 8. The aircraft’s tail flash was painted in preparation for the reactivation of the 480th FS on Aug 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

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On an Allied Strike mission

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Maj. Jason Attoway, 22nd Fighter Squadron director of operations, prepares to take off in an F-16 Fighting Falcon for an Allied Strike mission Aug. 4. Allied Strike is an annual close air support exercise, providing realistic training for US and NATO participants in all aspects of tactical air control and CAS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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On an Allied Strike mission

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Capt. Leroy Schreiber, 22nd Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot, accomplishes pre-flight checks on an F-16 prior to takeoff in preparation for an Allied Strike mission Aug. 4. Allied Strike is an annual close air support exercise, providing realistic training for US and NATO participants in all aspects of tactical air control and CAS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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On an Allied Strike mission

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Capt. Leroy Schreiber, 22nd Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot, accomplishes pre-flight checks on an F-16 prior to takeoff in preparation for an Allied Strike mission Aug. 4. Allied Strike is an annual close air support exercise, providing realistic training for US and NATO participants in all aspects of tactical air control and CAS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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F-16s take-off for sister squadron

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis on the runway prior to take-off here May 5. Three F-16s left to train with their sister squadron, the 32nd Tactical Air Base at Lask, Poland, of the Polish air force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)

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F-16s take-off for sister squadron

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis on the runway prior to take-off here May 5. Three F-16s left to train with their sister squadron, the 32nd Tactical Air Base at Lask, Poland, of the Polish air force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)

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F-16s take-off for sister squadron

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from the flightline here May 5. Three F-16s left to train with their sister squadron, the 32nd Tactical Air Base at Lask, Poland, of the Polish air force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)

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First F-16s leave for Duluth

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis past the control tower on the flightline here April 27. Six F-16s permanently departed Spangdahlem Air Base for 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, Duluth, Minn., as part of the Combat Air Forces Restructuring plan. The six aircraft were the first of 21 to depart the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)

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