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Comin’ in hot: F-16 Fighting Falcons receive “hot pit” refueling

Airmen from the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a “hot pit” on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 28, 2017. A “hot pit” is the refueling of an aircraft while its engine is still running. This type of refueling is more than 30% faster than shutting down the engine to refuel and doubles sortie generation time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry)

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Comin’ in hot: F-16 Fighting Falcons receive “hot pit” refueling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matt Mac Rae, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental technician, connects a fuel nozzle to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a “hot pit” at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 28, 2017. “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 Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry)

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Comin’ in hot: F-16 Fighting Falcons receive “hot pit” refueling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matt Mac Rae, left, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental technician, and Airman 1st Class Tyler Shirk, right, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, move a Type-4 hydrant system hose after refueling an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a “hot pit” at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 28, 2017. 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 Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry)

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Comin’ in hot: F-16 Fighting Falcons receive “hot pit” refueling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Maxwell, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief checks the intake of the jet engine of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a “hot pit” at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 28, 2017. 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 Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry)

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Comin' in hot: f-16 Fighting Falcons receive "hot pit" refueling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Braxton Quinlan, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distributor operator, carries a fuel hose after fueling an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 28, 2017. “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 Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry)

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Comin' in hot: f-16 Fighting Falcons receive "hot pit" refueling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Gere, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a “hot pit” at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 28, 2017. “Hot pits” double sortie generation time and expedite the refueling process by approximately 30% by fueling the aircraft while its engine is running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry)

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Combat Shield inspection certifies Saber readiness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jesse Pickrell, Combat Shield crew lead, 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., prepares a USM-642 Raven signal generator on the flighline at Spangdalem Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017, during a Combat Shield inspection. The Combat Shield crew used the USM-642 to simulate real-world radar emissions and test the sensitivity of the threat detection systems of an F-16 assigned to Spangdahlem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

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Combat Shield inspection certifies Saber readiness

Senior Airman Kyle Richert, 52nd Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, monitors diagnostics on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an annual Combat Shield evaluation at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017. A Combat Shield team visited Spangdahlem March 20-24 to evaluate the reliability of several F-16s’ radar threat warning systems and countermeasures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)

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Combat Shield inspection certifies Saber readiness

Senior Airman Kyle Richert, 52nd Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, monitors diagnostics on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an annual Combat Shield evaluation at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017. A Combat Shield team visited Spangdahlem March 20-24 to evaluate the reliability of several F-16s’ radar threat warning systems and countermeasures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)

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Combat Shield inspection certifies Saber readiness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hoover, Combat Shield flight chief from the 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., attaches a testing device onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017. A Combat Shield team visited Spangdahlem March 20-24 to evaluate the reliability of several F-16s’ radar threat warning systems and countermeasures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

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Combat Shield inspection certifies Saber readiness

Airmen assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Group prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for the annual Combat Shield inspection at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017. A Combat Shield team visited Spangdahlem March 20-24 to evaluate the reliability of several F-16s’ radar threat warning systems and countermeasures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

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Combat Shield inspection certifies Saber readiness

Airmen assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Group prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for the annual Combat Shield inspection at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017. A Combat Shield team visited Spangdahlem March 20-24 to evaluate the reliability of several F-16s’ radar threat warning systems and countermeasures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

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Combat Shield inspection certifies Saber readiness

Airmen assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Group prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for the annual Combat Shield inspection at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017. A Combat Shield team visited Spangdahlem March 20-24 to evaluate the reliability of several F-16s’ radar threat warning systems and countermeasures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

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Combat Shield inspection certifies Saber readiness

Staff Sgt. John Holm, center, Tech. Sgt. Jesse Pickrell, left, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hoover, Combat Shield team members from the 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., conduct diagnostic testing evaluations on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017. Holm and the team used a USM-642 Raven signal generator to simulate real-world radar emissions and test the sensitivity of an F-16’s threat detection systems during the evaluations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

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Pitsenbarger ALS class 17-C graduates

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Luz Sanchez, right, 702nd Munitions Support Squadron emergency action controller, receives the John L. Levitow during the Pitsenbarger Airman Leadership School 17-C graduation at Club Eifel on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Mar. 30, 2017. The Levitow award is the highest honor given to the student who displays excellence in all categories of ALS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry)

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Commander, command chief build live munitions

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, secures components to an Air Intercept Missile 9 at during a Saber leadership “out and about” event Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 27, 2017. The leadership team visited the 52nd Maintenance Squadron munitions section to learn the basics of munitions building and how pilots use them during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

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Commander, command chief build live munitions

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, assisted by Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen, 52nd FW command chief, builds an Air Intercept Missile 9 during a Saber leadership “out and about” event at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 27, 2017. Wing leadership learned the full spectrum of munitions building to include, testing, inspection, configuration, maintenance, and transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

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Commander, command chief build live munitions

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen 52nd Fighter Wing command chief and Col. Joseph McFall, 52nd FW commander, secure attachments to an Air Intercept Missile 9 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 27, 2017. Airmen from the 52nd Maintenance Squadron munitions section work around the clock to support day-to-day flying.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

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Commander, command chief build live munitions

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen, 52nd Fighter Wing command chief, is monitored by Airmen from the 52nd Maintenance Squadron while building a live Air Intercept Missile 9 during a Saber leadership “out and about” event at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 27, 2017. Airmen from the 52nd Maintenance Squadron munitions section work around the clock to support day-to-day flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

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Commander, command chief build live munitions

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing command and Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen, 52nd FW command chief, build an Air Intercept Missile 9 during a Saber leadership “out and about” event at Spandgdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 27, 2017. The 52nd Maintenance Squadron munitions section provides all explosives to the 52nd FW to include missiles, guided bombs, 20 mm gun ammo, chaff/flare, countermeasures and practice bomb dummy unit 33 bombs.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

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