U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick Mondragon, 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 fighter pilot, conducts preflight checks during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2025. Pilots strengthened their readiness during a simulated Air Base Air Defense (ABAD), enhancing the 52nd Fighter Wing’s role in projecting integrated deterrence across Europe. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd Fighter Wing’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts, including rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Frazier)
Date Taken: | 04.24.2025 |
Date Posted: | 04.24.2025 11:01 |
Photo ID: | 8991171 |
VIRIN: | 250424-F-UY520-1151 |
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