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200423-F-YU906-0093

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Ward, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon dedicated crew chief, right, marshals Col. Jason Hokaj, 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander, left, out of a hardened aircraft shelter at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 23, 2020. While Ward works on all of the 52nd FW's F-16s, he is the dedicated maintenance crew chief for Col David Epperson, 52nd FW commander's F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Cope)

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200423-F-YU906-0132

U.S. Air Force members from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron perform a water salute for aircraft 343, a F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 23, 2020. The water salute was in celebration of the aircraft completing 10,000 flight hours. Aircraft 343 became the first block 50 F-16 to cross the 10,000 flight hour mark in U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Cope)

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200423-F-YU906-0022

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Hokaj, 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander, prepares for take-off in aircraft 343, a F-16 Fighting Falcon, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 23, 2020. Later that day, Hokaj piloted aircraft 343 past the aircraft's 10,000 flight hours milestone. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Cope)

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200423-F-XZ889-0002

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Hokaj, 52nd Fighter Wing, vice commander, taxis aircraft 343, a F-16 Fighting Falcon, under a water salute at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 23, 2020. Hokaj flew aircraft 343 as it reached its 10,000th flight hour, the first block 50 F-16 aircraft to achieve this milestone in U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alex Miller)

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200423-F-XZ889-0002

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Hokaj, 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander, prepares to fly in aircraft 343, a F-16 Fighting Falcon, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 23, 2020. Hokaj worked with members of the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in preparation for flight. The flight marked a historic moment as the aircraft crossed the 10,000 flight hours milestone, a feat made possible by generations of aircraft maintainers assigned to Spangdahlem AB over the past 26 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alex Miller)

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52 FW Airmen practice physical distancing during ACE

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot aircraft takes off from the runway during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 26, 2020. 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen maintain mission readiness with exercises like ACE to deter emerging competitors and be able to adapt to any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

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52 FW Airmen practice physical distancing during ACE

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prepares his aircraft for departure during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 26, 2020. ACE ensures U.S. Air Forces in Europe and our partners are ready for potential contingencies with little notice by allowing forces to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, preparing Airmen and aircrews are postured to respond across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

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52 FW Airmen practice physical distancing during ACE

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots taxi their aircraft during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 26, 2020. The exercise challenged personnel to support operations in a simulated adverse environment with minimal personnel, resources, and time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberr

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52 FW Airmen practice physical distancing during ACE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tim Miller, F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, takes part in a simulated forward operating location during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 26, 2020. Spangdahlem Airmen made adjustments to the exercise to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and still accomplish the mission. Maintaining physical distancing, regularly sanitizing work stations more so than normally recommended, and operating in smaller groups where possible are all efforts implemented to reduce the risk to Airmen, civilians and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

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52 FW Airmen practice physical distancing during ACE

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prepares his aircraft for departure during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 26, 2020. ACE ensures U.S. Air Forces in Europe and our partners are ready for potential contingencies with little notice by allowing forces to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, preparing Airmen and aircrews are postured to respond across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

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200306-F-ON660-0028

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Adam Murphy, 52nd Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape operations section chief, center, teaches Capt. Daniel Hayduchok, 480th Fighter Squadron pilot, right, how to troubleshoot potential parachute issues at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 6, 2020. Pilots routinely participate in SERE training to proactively be ready for any potential emergency scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valerie R. Seelye)

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200306-F-ON660-0083

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Hayduchok, 480th Fighter Squadron pilot, uses a virtual-reality parachute system during Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 6, 2020. SERE training teaches pilots how to safely hit the ground in a parachute and troubleshoot problems in an emergency scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valerie R. Seelye)

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200304-F-ON660-0260

Bill Talton, 52nd Operations Support Squadron aircraft survival equipment repairer, clears out settings on night-vision goggles at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 4, 2020. Pilots adjust the goggles to match their own eyesight. The 52nd OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment flight is responsible for taking care of all gear pilots need, such as survival kits, parachutes, anti-g suits, and helmets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valerie R. Seelye)

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200304-F-ON660-0312

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Reynolds, 52nd Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Egress Systems journeyman, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon ejection seat at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 4, 2020. Egress works closely with 52nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen to minimize inherent flying risks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valerie R. Seelye)

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200304-F-ON660-0068

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lydick, 52nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment main-shop NCO in charge, left, and Staff Sgt. Jacob Wade, 52nd OSS AFE main-shop assistant NCO in charge, right, pack a parachute at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 4, 2020. In October 2019, an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 52nd Fighter Wing crashed due to a partial power loss. Lydick packed the parachute that saved the pilot's life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valerie R. Seelye)

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200304-F-ON660-0163

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roshelle Styles, 52nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment journeyman, sews tacking on an aircrew survival kit at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 4, 2020. Spangdahlem AFE Airmen prepare, inspect, and fix all the gear 480th Fighter Squadron pilots require. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valerie R. Seelye)

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200304-F-ON660-0174

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sabastion Duke, 52nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment journeyman, inspects an aircrew mask at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 4, 2020. Aircrew gear is regularly inspected for discrepancies to ensure pilots are safe during flight or an emergency scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valerie R. Seelye)

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200204-F-UA873-0911

Master Sgt. James Harrod, 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron munitions section, deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, helps move a GBU12 laser-guided bomb during a Flying Training Deployment at Monte Real Air Base, Portugal, Feb. 4, 2020. The 52nd FW deployed to Monte Real to evaluate aircraft and personnel capabilities, practice agile combat employment, and train in NATO operations with the Portuguese air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Austin M. May)

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200129-F-UA873-0446

Senior Airman Vanquez Walker-Taylor, 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, checks a missile before the launch of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Flying Training Deployment at Monte Real Air Base, Portugal, Jan. 30, 2020. FTDs serve to enhance readiness and improve interoperability between the U.S. and NATO allies across Europe, and allow the 52nd Fighter Wing to test its ability to efficiently deploy and operate in unfamiliar areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Austin M. May)

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200130-F-UA873-0276

Senior Airman Quincey Briggs, an F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief with the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, controls fuel flow while hot pit refueling during a Flying Training Deployment at Monte Real Air Base, Portugal, Jan. 30, 2020. Hot pit refueling is gassing up the aircraft while the engine is still running, which is done to reduce the amount of time the aircraft are on the ground when aerial refueling isn’t available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Austin M. May)

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