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U.S. Air Force transfers control of NATO Baltic Air Police mission to Denmark.

A Royal Danish F-16 pilot taxis to park after completion of a Baltic Air Policing sortie at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Jan. 8, 2018. NATO Air Policing is a peacetime collective defense mission, safeguarding the integrity of the NATO Alliance member’s airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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U.S. Air Force transfers control of NATO Baltic Air Police mission to Denmark.

U.S. Ambassador Anne Hall congratulates U.S. Airmen from the 493rd Expeditionary Squadron on a successful NATO Baltic Air Police rotation during the official Handover, Takeover ceremony at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Jan. 8. The U.S. Air Force transferred control of BAP operations to the Royal Danish air force to protect the sovereign skies above the Baltic region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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U.S. Air Force transfers control of NATO Baltic Air Police mission to Denmark.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron belonging to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England receive the NATO Baltic Air Police medal during the official Baltic Air Policing hand-over, take-over ceremony at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania Jan. 8. The United States Air Force transferred control of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission to the Royal Danish air force, who will begin the 46th rotation of the NATO operation. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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U.S. Air Force transfers control of NATO Baltic Air Police mission to Denmark.

U.S. F-15C Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron peel away from a formation with Royal Danish F-16's to signify the transfer of the NATO Baltic Air Police mission at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania Jan. 8. NATO Air Policing is a peacetime collective defense mission, safeguarding the integrity of the NATO Alliance member’s airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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U.S. Air Force transfers control of NATO Baltic Air Police mission to Denmark.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Clint Guenther, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron detachment commander, presents the key to the Baltic Air Policing mission to Royal Dannish air force commander Col. Uffe Holstener during the official Baltic Air Policing hand-over, take-over ceremony at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Jan. 8, 2018. This is Denmark's sixth Baltic Air Policing rotation since operations began in 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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U.S. Airmen sustain peacetime NATO mission

U.S. F-15C Eagles taxi for a sortie in support of the NATO Baltic Air Police mission at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 8. The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has successfully intercepted, interrogated and redirected two aircraft and conducted twenty sorties while serving to protect the skies above the Baltic region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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U.S. Airmen sustain peacetime NATO mission

A U.S. F-15C Eagle launches for a sortie in support of the NATO Baltic Air Police mission at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 8. The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has successfully intercepted, interrogated and redirected two aircraft and conducted twenty sorties while serving to protect the skies above the Baltic region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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U.S. Airmen sustain peacetime NATO mission

A U.S. F-15C Eagle launches for a sortie in support of the NATO Baltic Air Police mission at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 8. The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has successfully intercepted, interrogated and redirected two aircraft and conducted twenty sorties while serving to protect the skies above the Baltic region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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U.S. Airmen sustain peacetime NATO mission

A U.S. F-15C Eagle preps to taxi for a sortie in support of the NATO Baltic Air Police mission at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 8. The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has successfully intercepted, interrogated and redirected two aircraft and conducted twenty sorties while serving to protect the skies above the Baltic region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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Eagles safeguard Baltic sovereignty

An alert ready F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron respond to an alert scramble notification at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4. The Eagle is a combat proven, tactical fighter that can penetrate rival defenses and outperform and outfight any current opposing aircraft, giving NATO the strategic access critical to meet Article 5 commitments and to respond to threats against its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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Eagles safeguard Baltic sovereignty

An alert ready F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron respond to an alert scramble notification at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017. The F-15C is uniquely suited for the Baltic Air Policing mission with its capability to detect, acquire, track and intercept opposing aircraft while operating in friendly or rival-controlled airspace at distances beyond visual range down to close range, and at altitudes down to treetop level. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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Eagles safeguard Baltic sovereignty

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircrew member from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron responds to an alert scramble notification at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017.The 493rd EFS pilots routinely track, intercept and interrogate aircraft operating in Baltic airspace who are non-responsive to local air-traffic controlled communication or operating without an official flight plan. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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Eagles safeguard Baltic sovereignty

Alert F-15Cs from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron respond to an alert scramble notification at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017. The F-15C is uniquely suited for the Baltic Air Policing mission with its capability to detect, acquire, track and intercept opposing aircraft while operating in friendly or rival-controlled airspace at distances beyond visual range down to close range, and at altitudes down to treetop level. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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Eagles safeguard Baltic sovereignty

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircrew members from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron responds to an alert scramble notification at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017. The 493rd EFS pilots routinely track, intercept and interrogate aircraft operating in Baltic airspace who are non-responsive to local air-traffic controlled communication or operating without an official flight plan. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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Eagles safeguard Baltic sovereignty

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle configured as a quick reaction aircraft remains ready to execute Baltic Air Policing operations at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017. The Eagle is a combat proven, tactical fighter that can penetrate rival defenses and outperform and outfight any current opposing aircraft, giving NATO the strategic access critical to meet Article 5 commitments and to respond to threats against its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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493rd EFS patrols Baltic airspace

A pilot from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron signals that he is good-to-go to his wingman prior to a sortie at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 31, 2017. The 493rd EFS will conduct routine patrols in the Baltic region for the next 120 days, maintaining a constant vigil over the sovereign airspace of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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493rd EFS patrols Baltic airspace

An Airman from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircraft maintenance unit signals to his team that an F-15C systems check is complete at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 31, 2017. The 439rd EFS AMU ensures that all aircraft are ready at a moments notice to meet the needs of the NATO Baltic Air Police mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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493rd EFS patrols Baltic airspace

An Airman from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircraft maintenance unit conducts an F-15C systems check prior to a sortie at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 31, 2017. The 439rd EFS AMU ensures that all aircraft are ready at a moments notice to meet the needs of the NATO Baltic Air Police mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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493rd EFS patrols Baltic airspace

A pilot from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron glances in the direction of his wingman prior to a Baltic Air Police sortie at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 31, 2017. The U.S. presence for the current Baltic Air Policing mission comes at the request of its Baltic allies and further demonstrates its commitment to the security of fellow NATO nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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493rd EFS patrols Baltic airspace

A pilot from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron conducts a pre-flight inspection of his aircraft prior to a Baltic Air Police sortie at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 31, 2017. The 493rd EFS will conduct routine patrols in the Baltic region for the next 120 days, maintaining a constant vigil over the sovereign airspace of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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