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Spangdahlem AB F-16s participate in large force exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, begins to land at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, after participating in a large force exercise within the North Sea airspace, U.K., May 27, 2020. LFE’s sharpen combat readiness, increase tactical proficiency, and demonstrate the U.S. commitment to regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody W. Howley)

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Spangdahlem AB F-16s participate in large force exercise

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, fly over Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to participate in a large force exercise within the North Sea airspace, U.K., May 27, 2020. Exercises of this nature are not new for U.S. Air Force units assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, but with the current COVID-19 crisis participating units have identified a way to integrate multiple assets and continue training in the interest of the collective defense of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody W. Howley)

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Spangdahlem expedites out-processing with new weekly event

U.S. Air Force 52nd Force Support Squadron Airmen assist members with passport and assignment information during a weekly mass out-processing event held at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2020. Out-processing members arrived with their identification cards and permanent change of station orders to turn in items such as paperwork, protective gear, and restricted area badges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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Spangdahlem expedites out-processing with new weekly event

Suzy Han, 52nd Medical Support Squadron beneficiary service representative, left, speaks with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ernesto Vela, 52nd Maintenance Squadron munitions controller, right, during a mass out-processing event held at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2020. Agencies around the base attended the event to expedite the process of preparing members to leave their current duty assignment and move to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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Spangdahlem expedites out-processing with new weekly event

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ernesto Vela, 52nd Maintenance Squadron munitions controller, signs paperwork during out-processing with the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protection equipment section at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2020. Base agencies required for out-processing attended the event to answer questions and clear members and their dependents from various checklists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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Spangdahlem expedites out-processing with new weekly event

Members from various base agencies assist Airmen with out-processing during the first weekly out-processing event at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2020. The event expedites the time required to out-process and is currently held every Thursday at building 103. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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Spangdahlem expedites out-processing with new weekly event

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Kist, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, turns in individual protection equipment during a mass out-processing event held at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2020. Members of the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron IPE section checked serial numbers and, due to COVID-19, had customers safely turn in items themselves to avoid most handling of equipment during the process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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Spangdahlem expedites out-processing with new weekly event

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Edward Rodriguez, 726th Air Mobility Squadron Aerial Port Flight superintendent, checks in with the Utility Tax Avoidance Program station during a mass out-processing event held at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2020. Base agency sections safely separated desks and wore masks to protect individuals during COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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Spangdahlem expedites out-processing with new weekly event

A U.S. Air Force service member walks into the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protection equipment element section to turn in protective gear during a mass out-processing event at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 21, 2020. The event was the first held each week in order to out-process members faster and more effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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200518-F-HT863-0078

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Domingo, left, Senior Airman Tyler Sommerfield, middle, and Tech. Sgt Donovan Reid, right, 435th Contingency Response Squadron contingency response crew chiefs, from Ramsteim Air Base, Germany, inspect a fuel nozzle during hot pit refueling practice on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 18, 2020. Hot pit refueling is the process in which ground crew Airmen refuel an aircraft while its engines are still running, allowing the aircraft the ability to get back into the air as quickly as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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200518-F-HT863-0015

U.S. Air Force maintainers from the 435th Contingency Response Squadron, from Ramsteim Air Base, Germany, work alongside 52nd Maintenance Group Airmen to practice hot pit refueling operations on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 18, 2020. The 435th CRS support the mobility aircraft by trade but over the past 18 months have started certification to servicing operations on fighter jets as part of their preparation for Agile Combat Employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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200518-F-HT863-0171

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Domingo, 435th Contingency Response Squadron contingency response crew chief, from Ramsteim Air Base, Germany, attaches fuel nozzle during a hot pit refueling at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 18, 2020. Hot pit refueling saves time, manpower and equipment usage by using a Type-4 hydrant system to refuel active aircraft between training missions. Refueling still-running aircraft requires fewer Airmen and no refueling trucks because only two 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution Airmen are needed to operate the hydrant system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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200518-F-HT863-0206

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cortavious Stepney, 435th Contingency Response Squadron contingency response crew chief, from Ramsteim Air Base, Germany, plugs in a ground wire during hot pit refueling on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 18, 2020. An aircraft’s engine stays running during a hot pit allowing approximately 1,300 gallons of fuel to be administered 30% faster than a typical refueling process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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200518-F-HT863-0154

U.S. Air Force maintainers from the 435th Contingency Response Squadron, from Ramsteim Air Base, Germany, work alongside 52nd Maintenance Group Airmen to get certified on hot pit refueling operations on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 18, 2020. Hot pit refueling is a procedure performed in a combat environment to rapidly refuel aircraft while the aircraft engines are running, resulting in speedy refueling and faster aircraft regeneration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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200518-F-HT863-0113

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Domingo, 435th Contingency Response Squadron contingency response crew chief, from Ramsteim Air Base, Germany, practices attaching a fuel nozzle to an F-16 Fighting Falcon on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 18, 2020. Hot pits are a more efficient refueling method because the aircraft is refueled with its engines on, making the refill approximately 30% faster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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200518-F-HT863-0118

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Sommerfield,left, and Senior Airman Cortavious Stepney, right, 435th Contingency Response Squadron contingency response crew chiefs, from Ramsteim Air Base, Germany, signal each other while practicing hot pit refueling on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 18, 2020. A hot pit is the refueling of an aircraft while its engine is still running. During the refueling process, the aircraft is checked for safety items such as leaks and debris before returning to the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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200507-F-XZ889-0094

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derek Wallace, left, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and Senior Airman Dylan Nugent, right, 52nd AMXS assistant dedicated crew chief, wipe down and inspect the inside of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2020. A cleaning and inspection was performed after the aircraft’s engine was removed for scheduled maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alex Miller)

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200507-F-XZ889-0094

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Juan Rojas, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics craftsman, moves a lift after loading a pod onto F-16 Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2020. Leadership selected Rojas to be highlighted among his peers through public affairs recognition for his excellent work. Rojas was one of several airmen that helped earn the 52nd AMXS the Headquarters United States Air Force Maintenance Effectiveness Award this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alex Miller)

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200507-F-XZ889-0094

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Juan Rojas, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics craftsman, loads a pod onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2020. These pods are used to record movement of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alex Miller)

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200507-F-XZ889-0115

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron rests on the flight line at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2020. These aircraft are put to the test each day with strenuous training maneuvers to ensure their pilots are ready to defend the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alex Miller)

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