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480th FS in Greece for joint exercise with HAF

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U.S. Air Force pilots from the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxi F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during a flying training deployment on the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. This training represents the fourth of its kind between the U.S. and Greek air forces since January 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
U.S. Air Force pilots from the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxi F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during a flying training deployment on the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. This training represents the fourth of its kind between the U.S. and Greek air forces since January 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)


A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off from the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. The training took place on the northwest bay of Crete, alongside the island's White Mountain range and parts of northern Greece. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off from the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. The training took place on the northwest bay of Crete, alongside the island’s White Mountain range and parts of northern Greece. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off from the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. Eighteen F-16s from the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, participated in the deployment, which marked the fourth of its kind on the island since 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off from the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. Eighteen F-16s from the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, participated in the deployment, which marked the fourth of its kind on the island since 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during a flying training deployment on the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. Through engagements such as these that strengthen relationships with allies and partners, the U.S. demonstrates its shared commitment to a safe and secure Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during a flying training deployment on the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. Through engagements such as these that strengthen relationships with allies and partners, the U.S. demonstrates its shared commitment to a safe and secure Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, signals an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron for departure from the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28. 2016. More than 300 personnel from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, participated in the flying training deployment between the Hellenic and U.S. Air Forces at Souda Bay, Jan. 22-Feb. 15, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, signals an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron for departure from the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28. 2016. More than 300 personnel from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, participated in the flying training deployment between the Hellenic and U.S. Air Forces at Souda Bay, Jan. 22-Feb. 15, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A row of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron remain parked on the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. This flying training deployment allows both U.S. Air Forces in Europe and the Hellenic air force to extend joint war-fighting capability through operational training. These integrated capabilities and interoperability help sustain our alliance and partnership with Greece. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A row of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron remain parked on the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. This flying training deployment allows both U.S. Air Forces in Europe and the Hellenic air force to extend joint war-fighting capability through operational training. These integrated capabilities and interoperability help sustain our alliance and partnership with Greece. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A Hellenic air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 340th Fighter Squadron takes off during a flying training deployment on the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. The aircraft conducted the training as part of the bilateral deployment between the Greek and U.S. Air Forces to develop interoperability and cohesion between the two NATO partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A Hellenic air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 340th Fighter Squadron takes off during a flying training deployment on the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. The aircraft conducted the training as part of the bilateral deployment between the Greek and U.S. Air Forces to develop interoperability and cohesion between the two NATO partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fastens his breathing mask onto his helmet while in the aircraft's cockpit on the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. The aircraft conducted the training as part of the bilateral deployment between the Greek and U.S. Air Forces to develop interoperability and cohesion between the two NATO partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fastens his breathing mask onto his helmet while in the aircraft’s cockpit on the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. The aircraft conducted the training as part of the bilateral deployment between the Greek and U.S. Air Forces to develop interoperability and cohesion between the two NATO partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircraft maintenance unit, performs pre-flight inspections on an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 480th EFS on the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28. 2016. Crew chiefs perform pre-flight and secondary inspections of the aircraft before pilots taxi the aircraft to the flightline for takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircraft maintenance unit, performs pre-flight inspections on an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 480th EFS on the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28. 2016. Crew chiefs perform pre-flight and secondary inspections of the aircraft before pilots taxi the aircraft to the flightline for takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A Hellenic air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 340th Fighter Squadron soars over the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. The training covered basic and air combat maneuvers aimed at honing the skills between the Greek and U.S. air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A Hellenic air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 340th Fighter Squadron soars over the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, 2016. The training covered basic and air combat maneuvers aimed at honing the skills between the Greek and U.S. air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
Hellenic air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 340th Fighter Squadron taxi on the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 27, 2016. The U.S. Air Force conducts military training with allies and partners to bolster operational readiness and capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
Hellenic air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 340th Fighter Squadron taxi on the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 27, 2016. The U.S. Air Force conducts military training with allies and partners to bolster operational readiness and capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
U.S. Air Force pilots from the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxi F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during a flying training deployment on the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 27, 2016. Approximately 300 personnel and 18 F-16s from the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, will support the FTD as part of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa's Forward Ready Now stance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
U.S. Air Force pilots from the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxi F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during a flying training deployment on the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 27, 2016. Approximately 300 personnel and 18 F-16s from the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, will support the FTD as part of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa’s Forward Ready Now stance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during a flying training deployment on the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 27, 2016. The training took place on the northwest bay of Crete, alongside the island's White Mountain range and over the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during a flying training deployment on the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 27, 2016. The training took place on the northwest bay of Crete, alongside the island’s White Mountain range and over the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during a flying training deployment on the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 27, 2016. The training covered basic and air combat maneuvers aimed at honing the skills between the Greek and U.S. Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during a flying training deployment on the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 27, 2016. The training covered basic and air combat maneuvers aimed at honing the skills between the Greek and U.S. Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fastens his helmet while in the aircraft's cockpit on the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 27, 2016. Eighteen F-16s from the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, participated in the deployment, which marked the fourth of its kind on the island since 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fastens his helmet while in the aircraft’s cockpit on the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 27, 2016. Eighteen F-16s from the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, participated in the deployment, which marked the fourth of its kind on the island since 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron heads to his aircraft on the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 27, 2016. The aircraft conducted the training as part of the bilateral deployment between the Greek and U.S. Air Forces to develop interoperability and cohesion between the two NATO partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron heads to his aircraft on the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 27, 2016. The aircraft conducted the training as part of the bilateral deployment between the Greek and U.S. Air Forces to develop interoperability and cohesion between the two NATO partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

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