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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 -- A MiG 29 Takes off from the runway during Operation Thracian Star Oct. 13. The operation provided the opportunity for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from Spangdahlem's 480th Fighter Squadron and Bulgarian air force MiG 21 and MiG 29s pilots from Graf Ignatievo's 1st and 2nd Fighter Squadrons to train together. (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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Spangdahlem A-10s return from deployment

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 81st fighter squadron taxi onto ramps one and two Sept. 27 as they return to Spangdahlem Air Base after a five-month deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

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Spangdahlem A-10s return from deployment

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A child waves an American flag as an A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis on ramps one and two Sept. 27. The A-10 was one of five to return to Spangdahlem after a five-month deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan. (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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First F-16s leave for Duluth

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies away from the base 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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First F-16s leave for Duluth

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Two F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi on the runway prior to take-off 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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