480th completes Av-Det rotation 14-3

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Kahn, a 480th Fighter Squadron fighter pilot from Anaheim, Calif., opens the throttle in a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft on the runway at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 30, 2014.The aircraft departed for the U.S. Air Force Aviation Detachment, 52nd Operations Group, Lask Air Base, Poland. The United States continues to assess and discuss, through NATO and bilateral means, measures to reassure allies and partners in Eastern Europe and demonstrate the commitment and solidarity to a collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

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480th completes Av-Det rotation 14-3

U.S. Air Force Col. Lars Hubert, acting 52nd Fighter Wing commander (right), greets U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Berkland, 480th Fighter Squadron commander, along with his children Mia and Matt after returning from U.S. Aviation Detachment Rotation 14-3, June 20, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. U.S. Air Force pilots participated with multiple nations' air forces in Baltic Operations14, the largest annual maritime exercise in the Baltic region. Other nations participating in the exercise included Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Blevins, 480th Fighter Squadron fighter pilot, with wife Tori Blevins (left) walks with U.S. Air Force Capt. Zach Shapiro, 480th Fighter Squadron fighter pilot, and wife Beth Shapiro on the flight line after returning from Poland, June 20, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. U.S. Airmen flew and trained with allies in U.S. Navy-led Baltic Operations 14 and Polish-led Exercise EAGLE TALON throughout June during U.S. Aviation Detachment Rotation 14-3, Lask Air Base, Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Lars Hubert, acting 52nd Fighter Wing commander, welcomes home U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Kahn, 480th Fighter Squadron fighter pilot, with his wife Becky Kahn and son Harrison, June 20, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. More than 300 U.S. Airmen supported the 480th FS at Lask Air Base, Poland. An additional 100 Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron provided command and control from Powidz Air Base, Poland for Exercise EAGLE TALON during Av-Det Rotation 14-3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

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Two 480th Fighter Squadron U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilots taxi to the runway at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, before taking off for the U.S. Air Force Aviation Detachment, 52nd Operations Group, Lask Air Base, Poland, April 30, 2014. The aircraft and personnel will replace assets from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, to maintain a persistent presence in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren/Released)

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480th completes Av-Det rotation 14-3

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Kahn, a 480th Fighter Squadron fighter pilot from Anaheim, Calif., performs a walk-around of his U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 30, 2014.The 480th FS aircraft and support personnel provide a persistent presence in Poland as part of NATO reassurance measures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Kiggins, 480th Fighter Squadron flight commander from Largo, Fla., departs the flightline from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 30, 2014. Aircraft from the 480th FS traveled to the U.S. Air Force Aviation Detachment, 52nd Operations Group, at Lask Air Base, Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Kiggins, 480th Fighter Squadron flight commander from Largo, Fla., and Capt. Jordan Kahn, a 480th FS fighter pilot from Anaheim, Calif., perform preflight checks before departure at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 30, 2014. The 480thFS relieved Aviano Air Base fighter aircraft at the U.S. Air Force Aviation Detachment, 52nd Operations Group, Lask Air Base, Poland to maintain a persistent presence in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

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480th completes Av-Det rotation 14-3

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Kiggins, 480th Fighter Squadron flight commander from Largo, Fla., soars off the runway at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 30, 2014. Aircraft from the 480th FS are heading to the U.S. Air Force Aviation Detachment, 52nd Operations Group, Lask Air Base, Poland. The 52nd Fighter Wing’s forward-based, ready forces provide timely, decisive airpower to meet emerging challenges.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

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480th completes Av-Det rotation 14-3

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Miguel Dietrich, a 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief from Independence, Calif., performs a pre-flight inspection on a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft May 1, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. 480th Fighter Squadron aircraft flew to Poland to enhance bilateral defense ties and give 52nd Fighter Wing aircrew and maintainers a chance to hone their skills alongside their Polish partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Miguel Dietrich, a 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chieffrom Independence, Calif., prepares a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft cockpit prior to take-off May 1, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Rotations of military aircraft and Airmen through the U.S. Air Force Aviation Detachment, 52nd Operations Group, Lask Air Base, Poland, began in late 2012, but were augmented in March as a deliberate effort to reassure allies of U.S. commitment and solidarity to collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ramiro Gamero, a 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief from Riverside, Calif., directs a 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 2, 2014. The squadron regularly sends aircraft to Lask Air Base, Poland, as part of the 52nd Operations Group, U.S. Air Force Aviation Detachment’s rotations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Miguel Dietrich, a 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief from Independence, Calif., prepares a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft cargo pod prior to take-off May 1, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Rotations of military aircraft and Airmen through the U.S. Air Force Aviation Detachment, 52nd Operations Group, Lask Air Base, Poland, enhance bilateral defense ties and give 52nd Fighter Wing aircrew and maintainers a chance to hone their skills alongside their Polish partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren/Released)

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480th completes Av-Det rotation 14-3

A 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot taxis on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 2, 2014. The squadron sent aircraft and personnel to ensure a persistent NATO presence in Poland. Rotations of military aircraft and Airmen through the U.S. Air Force Aviation Detachment, 52nd Operations Group, Lask Air Base, Poland, began in late 2012, but were augmented in March as a deliberate effort to reassure allies of U.S. commitment and solidarity to collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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480th completes Av-Det rotation 14-3

Published June 20, 2014