250723-F-CH060-1004

A couple shares their first embrace after months of separation during a redeployment event at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 23, 2025, as Airmen return from deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The redeploying personnel are assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, 480th Fighter Generation Squadron, 52nd Maintenance Group, 52nd Operations Support Squadron, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron and 52nd Munitions Maintenance Group. Their return marks the successful completion of a critical combat airpower mission and the reintegration of Saber Airmen with their families.

PHOTO BY: Master Sgt. Alexander Riedel
VIRIN: 250723-F-CH060-1004.JPG
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CAMERA

LEICA Q2

LENS

SUMMILUX 1:1.7/28 ASPH.

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/4000

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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