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  • A U.S. Air Force aircraft maintainer performs post-flight checks on a U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, after the jet landed at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022.

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    A U.S. Air Force aircraft maintainer performs post-flight checks on a U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, after the jet landed at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022. The F-35 deployment to Spangdahlem AB is designed to bolster readiness, enhance NATO's collective defense posture and further increase air integration capabilities with Allied and Partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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  • A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis after arriving at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022.

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    A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis after arriving at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022. The deployment of the F-35 team is designed to increase the defensive posture of the NATO Alliance and enhance interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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  • A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis to an aircraft shelter on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022.

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    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis to an aircraft shelter on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022. The aircraft are equipped for a variety of missions to deter aggression and defend allies should deterrence fail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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  • A U.S. Air Force aircraft maintainer signals to a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, after arriving at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022.

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    A U.S. Air Force aircraft maintainer signals to a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, after arriving at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022. The F-35 team deployed to Spangdahlem Air Base to increase NATO’s collective defense posture and enhance the capabilities of regional partners and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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  • Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxi after landing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022, to increase NATO’s collective defense posture and enhance the capabilities of regional partners and allies.

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    Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxi after landing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022, to increase NATO’s collective defense posture and enhance the capabilities of regional partners and allies. The F-35A Lightning II is an agile, versatile, high-performance, multirole fighter that combines stealth sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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  • Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter jets from the 34th Fighter Squadron, 388th Fighter Wing, taxi on the flightline after arriving at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022, to bolster readiness and enhance capabilities with regional partners and allies.

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    Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter jets from the 34th Fighter Squadron, 388th Fighter Wing, taxi on the flightline after arriving at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022, to bolster readiness and enhance capabilities with regional partners and allies. The deployment of the F-35s is designed to reinforce NATO’s collective defensive posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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  • A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, lands on the runway at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022, to increase NATO’s collective defense posture and enhance the capabilities of regional partners and allies.

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    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, lands on the runway at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022, to increase NATO’s collective defense posture and enhance the capabilities of regional partners and allies. The deployment of these forces is evidence of the strong commitment to NATO Allies and to a whole, free and peaceful Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
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    F-35s Arrive at Spangdahlem Air Base

    • Published Feb. 24, 2022
    • By Tech. Sgt. Maeson Elleman
    • 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
    SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany --  
    USAF USAFE F-35 EUCOM NATO europeansupport2022

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