![German air force members view an F-16 Fighting Falcon in Hangar 1 during a tour of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 31, 2017. The German af visited Spangdahlem AB as part of German air force members view an F-16 Fighting Falcon in Hangar 1 during a tour of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 31, 2017. The German af visited Spangdahlem AB as part of](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MTWJBJ/german-air-force-members-view-an-f-16-fighting-falcon-in-hangar-1-during-a-tour-of-spangdahlem-air-base-germany-jan-31-2017-the-german-af-visited-spangdahlem-ab-as-part-of-their-advanced-air-mission-control-course-and-the-group-will-also-visit-buechel-ab-and-polygone-control-center-bann-germany-on-the-tour-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-dawn-m-weber-MTWJBJ.jpg)
German air force members view an F-16 Fighting Falcon in Hangar 1 during a tour of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 31, 2017. The German af visited Spangdahlem AB as part of
![The U.S. Air Force will relocate the 480th Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base to Aviano Air Base - The Aviationist The U.S. Air Force will relocate the 480th Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base to Aviano Air Base - The Aviationist](https://i0.wp.com/theaviationist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Warhawks_move_to_Aviano_1.jpg?fit=1024%2C572&ssl=1)
The U.S. Air Force will relocate the 480th Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base to Aviano Air Base - The Aviationist
Spangdahlem Air Base - Congratulations to all the 2017 Annual Award winners! 52nd FW Command Team AFN Spangdahlem For the full list of winners check out the Spangdahlem Air Base homepage: https://go.usa.gov/xnASa
![A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot waves to the boom operator of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an air-to-air refueling mission over Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2017. During the refueling training approximately 60,000 pounds of jet fuel ... A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot waves to the boom operator of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an air-to-air refueling mission over Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2017. During the refueling training approximately 60,000 pounds of jet fuel ...](https://l450v.alamy.com/450v/mra61h/a-us-air-force-f-16-fighting-falcon-pilot-waves-to-the-boom-operator-of-a-kc-135-stratotanker-during-an-air-to-air-refueling-mission-over-spangdahlem-air-base-germany-may-30-2017-during-the-refueling-training-approximately-60000-pounds-of-jet-fuel-were-used-to-fuel-10-f-16-fighting-falcons-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-dawn-m-weber-mra61h.jpg)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot waves to the boom operator of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an air-to-air refueling mission over Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2017. During the refueling training approximately 60,000 pounds of jet fuel ...
![A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over western Germany before receiving fuel during air-to-air refueling training from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2017. For more than a week the A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over western Germany before receiving fuel during air-to-air refueling training from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2017. For more than a week the](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/JF5C5H/a-us-air-force-f-16-fighting-falcon-flies-over-western-germany-before-JF5C5H.jpg)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over western Germany before receiving fuel during air-to-air refueling training from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2017. For more than a week the
![A static F-86 Sabre is displayed near the entrance of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, during an Independence Day celebration, July 4, 2017. The base hosted games, rides and fireworks to celebrate the A static F-86 Sabre is displayed near the entrance of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, during an Independence Day celebration, July 4, 2017. The base hosted games, rides and fireworks to celebrate the](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MT8F8A/a-static-f-86-sabre-is-displayed-near-the-entrance-of-spangdahlem-air-base-germany-during-an-independence-day-celebration-july-4-2017-the-base-hosted-games-rides-and-fireworks-to-celebrate-the-anniversary-of-the-adoption-of-the-declaration-of-independenceus-air-force-photo-by-staff-sergeant-joshua-r-m-dewberry-MT8F8A.jpg)
A static F-86 Sabre is displayed near the entrance of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, during an Independence Day celebration, July 4, 2017. The base hosted games, rides and fireworks to celebrate the
![An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, is on display at Le Bourget Airport, France during the Paris Air Show, June 23, 2017. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, is on display at Le Bourget Airport, France during the Paris Air Show, June 23, 2017. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/PWTWMF/an-f-16cj-fighting-falcon-from-spangdahlem-air-base-germany-is-on-display-at-le-bourget-airport-france-during-the-paris-air-show-june-23-2017-the-paris-air-show-offers-the-us-a-unique-opportunity-to-showcase-their-leadership-in-aerospace-technology-to-an-international-audience-by-participating-the-us-hopes-to-promote-standardization-and-interoperability-of-equipment-with-their-nato-allies-and-international-partners-this-year-marks-the-52nd-paris-air-show-and-the-event-features-more-than-100-aircraft-from-around-the-world-PWTWMF.jpg)
An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, is on display at Le Bourget Airport, France during the Paris Air Show, June 23, 2017. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S.
Airman Magazine on Twitter: "An F-16 assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron takes off for a night training mission at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 28, 2017. https://t.co/u5VhXnpsrs" / Twitter
US F-16s strengthen air policing mission with long-planned Poland deployment > Air Force > Article Display
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File:140th LRS conducts annual training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany 150702-Z-LY440-119.jpg - Wikimedia Commons
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![U.S. Air Force 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots view weapons on an F-16 during the week-long verification event at Spangdahlem Air Base, Dec. 1, 2017. Verifications are the final Mission U.S. Air Force 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots view weapons on an F-16 during the week-long verification event at Spangdahlem Air Base, Dec. 1, 2017. Verifications are the final Mission](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/KT6XJH/us-air-force-480th-fighter-squadron-f-16-fighting-falcon-pilots-view-KT6XJH.jpg)
U.S. Air Force 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots view weapons on an F-16 during the week-long verification event at Spangdahlem Air Base, Dec. 1, 2017. Verifications are the final Mission
![A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 52nd Fighter Wing taxis out after hot pit refueling during a sortie surge exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 25, 2017. A A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 52nd Fighter Wing taxis out after hot pit refueling during a sortie surge exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 25, 2017. A](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MMEKHM/a-us-air-force-f-16-fighting-falcon-from-the-52nd-fighter-wing-taxis-out-after-hot-pit-refueling-during-a-sortie-surge-exercise-at-spangdahlem-air-base-germany-oct-25-2017-a-hot-pit-is-the-refueling-of-an-aircraft-while-its-engine-is-running-resulting-in-a-speedy-refuel-to-get-pilots-back-into-the-air-quickly-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-preston-cherry-MMEKHM.jpg)