By Airman 1st Class Alex Miller, 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published August 07, 2020
A uniform belonging to the late U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Pitsenbarger, medal of honor recipient pararescue crew member, has a uniform displayed in the Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, August 5, 2020. Airman Pitsenbarger is highlighted throughout the hall in addition to having his own corner dedicated to his bravery and sacrifice. The Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall is named in his honor for waiving off a helicopter while he continued to fight enemies during the Vietnam War, saving 60 other men and sacrificing his life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alex Miller)
A variety of relics are displayed in the Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, August 5, 2020. Several of these relics were found by students that have attended Airmen Leadership School at Spangdahlem AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alex Miller)
An exhibit on display at the Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall at Spangdahlem Air Base recognizes the history of the Battle of the Bulge August 5, 2020. The Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall is open to anyone interested in visiting and guided tours are available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alex Miller)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dean Hader, 52nd Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, left, gives a tour of the Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall to other service members at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, August 5, 2020. The Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall offers a visual reminder of what Airmen's actions can lead to and how impactful their predecessors service has been. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alex Miller)
A model A-10 Thunderbolt II is on display at the Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, August 5, 2020. These aircraft were formerly stationed at Spangdahlem AB before they were transitioned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, where they currently are located. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alex Miller)
Squadron logos hang on display at the Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, August 5, 2020. These squadron logos were drawn by Walt Disney, including several squadrons previously stationed at Spangdahlem AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alex Miller)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cassondra Helmuth, 52nd Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, holds a copy of the signed document separating the Army Air Corps into the Army and Air Force as separate branches at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, August 5, 2020. The Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall is a collection of objects and historical pieces of Air Force and Spangdahlem history.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alex Miller)
A rifle, boots, and helmet are displayed at the Pitsenbarger Heritage Hall at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, August 5, 2020. The hall shows the meaning behind operations, and honors the service members that have fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alex Miller)