Two Air Force crew chiefs from the 52nd Maintenance Squadron prepare to launch an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 480th Fighter Squadron during exercise Point Blank at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 9, 2021. The purpose of the Point Blank exercise was to sharpen combat readiness, and increase tactical proficiency to maintain ready forces capable of deterring adversaries.

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Keywords: 480th, 52fw, blank, exercise, fs, point, saber, spangdahlem