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52nd FW first in AF to upgrade F-16s with AESA radar systems

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Dussault, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 avionics journeyman, works to install a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system onto a 480th Fighter Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 23, 2022. AESA is the successor of traditional passive radar systems (PESA), with the upgraded system carrying more transmitters, which allow for more-precise, longer-ranged and more jamming-resistant scanning of airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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52nd FW first in AF to upgrade F-16s with AESA radar systems

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Dussault, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 avionics journeyman, works to install a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system onto a 480th Fighter Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 23, 2022. The AESA upgrade provides F-16s a massive leap in combat capabilities, making pilots even more effective than ever before while improving air defenses and overall aircraft survivability when faced with enemy forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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52nd FW first in AF to upgrade F-16s with AESA radar systems

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kylie Robey (center), 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 avionics apprentice, works alongside Lockheed-Martin contractors to install a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system onto a 480th Fighter Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 20, 2022. The AESA upgrade provides F-16s a massive leap in combat capabilities, making pilots even more effective than ever before while improving air defenses and overall aircraft survivability when faced with enemy forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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52nd FW first in AF to upgrade F-16s with AESA radar systems

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kylie Robey, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 avionics apprentice, works alongside Lockheed-Martin contractors to install a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system onto a 480th Fighter Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 20, 2022. AESA is the successor of traditional passive radar systems (PESA), with the upgraded system carrying more transmitters, which allow for more-precise, longer-ranged and more jamming-resistant scanning of airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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52nd FW first in AF to upgrade F-16s with AESA radar systems

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kylie Robey, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 avionics apprentice, works to install a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system onto a 480th Fighter Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 20, 2022. The AESA upgrade provides F-16s a massive leap in combat capabilities, making pilots even more effective than ever before while improving air defenses and overall aircraft survivability when faced with enemy forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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220901-F-YT894-1228

Airman 1st Class Nathan Sands, front, 52nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Brown, 52nd SFS flight sergeant, demonstrate the Dronebuster 3B at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 1, 2022. The Dronebuster allows Security Forces personnel to intercept unauthorized small unmanned aircraft systems with radio frequency jamming. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)
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220901-F-YT894-1172

Senior Airman Ryan Hospelhorn, 52nd Security Forces Squadron programs manager, operates a simulated foreign drone during a counter-small unmanned aerial systems demonstration at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 1, 2022. Advancements in counter-small unmanned aerial systems ensure the Air Force is ready to meet the challenges of the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)
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220901-F-YT894-1164

A counter-small unmanned aerial system catches a simulated foreign drone during a 52nd Security Forces Squadron demonstration flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 1, 2022. Integrated base defense is essential to protecting base personnel and ensuring combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)
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220901-F-YT894-1024

Evan Davis, right, operations contractor, and Tim Davis, drone safety pilot, prepare for a demonstration flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 1, 2022. Critical infrastructure defense is essential to ensuring the Air Force can generate combat capabilities to support the joint fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)
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220901-F-YT894-1013

Tim Davis, drone safety pilot, prepares a counter-small unmanned aerial system for a demonstration flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 1, 2022. Counter-small unmanned aerial systems are a focus of the Air Force’s infrastructure defense efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)
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Staff Sgt. Ryan Amador, 52nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment maintainer (center), briefs Staff Sgt. Fabian Gilmore, 480th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew chief (right), and Airman First Class Matthew Tatingfong 480th FGS weapons load crew member on the four-way communications splitter at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, August 31, 2022. Allowing up to three aircrew members to talk with a pilot, it can also be used to train newer personnel and troubleshoot any discrepancies that may occur during pre-flight checks. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)
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220831-F-BN774-1004

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Amador, 52nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment maintainer (right), briefs members of the Portuguese air force on the capabilities of the new four-way cable splitter on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Exercise Real Thaw 2022 at Beja Air Base Portugal, June 29, 2022. This innovation, fueled by Airmen, helps to maintain a competitive advantage in a world that is constantly adapting and modernizing. (Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Ryan Amador.)
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220629-F-BN774-1818

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Amador, 52nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment maintainer, displays his four-way cable splitter innovation at Exercise Real Thaw 2022 at Beja Air Base Portugal, June 29, 2022. The cable splitter, developed in the summer of 2020 for use on F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, allows up to four personnel to communicate with the pilot at one time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)
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220829-F-YT894-1233

Airman 1st Class Arvel Parker, 52nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, checks IDs at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 29, 2022. Security Forces Airmen are the first line of defense in Spangdahlem AB’s Integrated Base Defense network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)(This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)
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220829-F-YT894-1224

From left to right, Airman 1st Class Arvel Parker, 52nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, Senior Airman Dallas Drake, 52nd SFS patrolman, Senior Airman Ty Napier, 52nd SFS military working dog handler, and Capa, MWD, defend the main gate at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 29, 2022. The Airmen protecting the gate are a necessary deterrent to prevent threats to critical infrastructures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)(This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out cameras.)
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220829-F-YT894-1219

Senior Airman Tyler Lockhart, assigned to the 42nd Security Forces Squadron,Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, salutes an officer after checking their ID at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 30, 2022. Every Airman and Guardian is essential to the success of Integrated Base Defense, no matter their Air Force Specialty Code or rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)
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220829-F-YT894-1200

Senior Airman Ty Napier, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Capa, 52nd SFS MWD, patrol the main gate at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 29, 2022. Integrated Base Defense is a multifaceted program requiring the work of all Airmen, human or not. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)
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220829-F-YT894-1119

Senior Airman Dallas Drake, 52nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, checks IDs at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 29, 2022. Critical Infrastructure Defense ensures the Air Force’s ability to generate combat capabilities in support of the joint fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)
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220810-F-YT894-1237

A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 prepares a U.S.Navy EA-18G Growler electronic aircraft for departure after completing a hot-pit refuel, Aug. 10, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The Growler is an advanced airborne electronic attack platform, with aid in increased readiness and air integration capabilities currently stationed at Spangdahlem AB to support NATO’s collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)
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220810-F-YT894-1087

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft lands for refueling, Aug. 10, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Six Growlers from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, deployed to Spangdahlem AB in March to support NATO’s collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)
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