A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, takes off at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 10, 2019. Spangdahlem F-16s participated in a multinational Allied Combat Lethality Exercise to strengthen U.S. Air Forces in Europe and NATO deterrence efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)