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Service before self: Avionics technician saves time, money with F-16 innovations Oct 14, 2017 - The success of the Air Force isn’t determined by those with stars on their shoulders, but by the Airmen on the frontlines, who strive to create innovative new processes to execute the mission more effectively. [Read more...]	The best never rest: 480th Fighter Squadron, pilot win top USAFE honors Oct 12, 2017 - Spangdahlem's own 480th Fighter Squadron was awarded the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Commander's Trophy for Outstanding Fighter Squadron on Sept 13, 2017. The "Warhawks" have come out on top among all other USAFE fighter wings in such areas as aircrew training, ground/flying safety and direct operations support. [Read more...]

Final six F-16s take off from Hill AFB for the last time Sep 26, 2017 - The last six operational F-16s lifted off from the runway at Hill AFB on Sept. 21 on their way to Holloman AFB, New Mexico, where they will continue flying. The F-16s are leaving to make room for F-35A Lightning II fighter jets. [Read more...]	History comes to a close - Last F-16 produced in USAF plant nr. 4 Sep 15, 2017 - The last F-16 to be produced at the United States Air Force plant nr. 4 has been finished and will be delivered to the Iraqi air force in early 2018. The jet was part of a 36 aircraft order by Iraq. [Read more...]
Bahrain to buy 19 new F-16Vs and upgrade 20 current Block 40s Sep 08, 2017 - The US State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to Bahrain for 19 F-16V fighter aircraft estimated to cost US$2.785 billion besides upgrading its 20 existing F-16 Block 40 aircraft to F-16V configuration for US$1.082 billion. [Read more...]	Iraqi student pilot killed in F-16D crashed in Arizona Sep 05, 2017 - An Iraqi student F-16 pilot was killed when an F-16 jet crashed during a training mission in southeastern Arizona, authorities said Wednesday. [Read more...]
New tail commemorates final Hill AFB F-16 Aug 16, 2017 - The last operational Hill Air Force Base, Utah, F-16 Fighting Falcon, set to leave in September, will depart for reassignment to Holloman AFB, New Mexico with a new tail design commemorating the aircraft's 38 years at Hill. [Read more...]	Final Hill AFB F-16 goes through phase Aug 07, 2017 - As the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-35A Lightning II, milestones occur frequently. Another milestone is currently underway; the 388th Maintenance Squadron is performing its final phase inspection on a Hill AFB F-16. [Read more...]
8th Fighter Squadron reactivated after six years Aug 04, 2017 - A pilot strides forward, his green flight suit a stark contrast to the pale blue of a desert morning sky. An insignia, circled in gold and donning a sheep with a wool coat black as night, is stitched atop his right breast. He hikes up a ladder, hands gripping steel and hops into the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Black Sheep have returned. [Read more...]	480th FS completes U.K. FTD Jul 31, 2017 - Eighteen F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and more than 260 Airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, completed a three-week flying training deployment on July 31. [Read more...]

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