A Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron engages its afterburner in preparation for takeoff for Kallax Air Base, Sweden, during Exercise Trident Juncture 18, Nov. 1, 2018. The 480th EFS specializes in the suppression of enemy air defenses and is the only Air Force unit in Europe to do so. Their participation in Trident Juncture provides an opportunity to share their unique skill set while integrating with NATO Allied and partner nations.

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