Spangdahlem Air Base
Welcome Back: 480th EFS returns from Operation Inherent Resolve
Hundreds of families reunited with Airmen assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron during the squadronâs return to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. Approximately 300 of the Airmen, who serve in flight, maintenance or support roles for the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, completed a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia by providing close air support and dynamic targeting operations as part of the squadronâs first deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Operation Inherent Resolve aims to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria and the wider international community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden)
Welcome Back: 480th EFS returns from Operation Inherent Resolve
Hundreds of families reunited with Airmen assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron during the squadronâs return to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. Approximately 300 of the Airmen, who serve in flight, maintenance or support roles for the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, completed a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia by providing close air support and dynamic targeting operations as part of the squadronâs first deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Operation Inherent Resolve aims to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria and the wider international community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden)