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230123-F-HO957-1223

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Phelps, 52nd Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control watch supervisor, monitors arriving aircraft at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 23, 2023. Airmen from the Ground Controlled Approach radar facility rely on radio communications and radar displays to ensure safe distance for aircraft in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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230123-F-HO957-1160

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 52nd Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control Ground Controlled Approach radar facility operate Ground Controlled Approach radar equipment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 23, 2023. These Airmen provide guided support for arriving aircraft when visibility may be poor to ensure these aircraft continue to aid the base’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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230123-F-HO957-1154

U.S. Airmen assigned to he 52nd Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control discuss the installation aircraft operations schedule at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 23, 2023. ATC Airmen also work with the Ground Controlled Approach radar facility when aircraft are scheduled to arrive or depart from the base’s airfield to ensure a safe approach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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230123-F-HO957-1113

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Malcolm Ford, 52nd Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Controller, talks to a fellow controller at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 23, 2023. The arrival and departures of aircraft are monitored and communicated amongst air traffic controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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230123-F-HO957-1079

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cameron Peaslee, 52nd Operations Support Squadron senior watch supervisor, monitors the taxiway activity through binoculars in the air traffic control tower at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 23, 2023. Air traffic is monitored by controllers to prevent possible accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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230123-F-HO957-1012

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Ormson, 52nd Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control (ATC) standardization and evaluation noncommissioned officer in charge, surveys the airfield from the ATC tower at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 23, 2023. Spangdahlem AB’s ATC Tower opened March 13, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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221019-F-SS755-008

Members of the Italian Air Force, currently deployed to Germany, provide a tour of the HH-101A helicopter to U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 19, 2022. U.S. Forces in Europe live, train and operate with allies and partners from strategic locations across Europe critical for timely and coordinated response during either peacetime or crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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Jack, a male hawk, perches on his trainer's arm at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 5, 2021. The bird of prey is trained to hunt on base to eliminate the chance of aircraft bird strikes, which can damage aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

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210203-F-XZ889-1031

Jack, a male hawk, perches on his trainer's arm at a Bird and Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 5, 2021. The training was used to teach maintainers how to collect bird remains from aircraft after bird strike. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

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210203-F-XZ889-1031

Baloo, 52nd Fighter Wing base hunter's dog, recieves pets after training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 5, 2021. The base hunter oversees all small animals that could interact with the aircraft and ensures they are off the flightline before aircraft take off and land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

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210203-F-XZ889-1031

Jack, one of the birds of prey belonging to the 52nd Fighter Wing base falconer, hunts at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 5, 2021. Hawks and other birds of prey are trained to eliminate smaller birds and pests that could get caught in aircraft intakes and cause damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

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210203-F-XZ889-1031

Jens Fleer, 52nd Fighter Wing birds of prey falconer, launches his male hawk, Jack, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 5, 2021. Fleer who trains to keep the sky clear of birds that could damage aircraft, provided a demonstration for Airmen at the 726th Air Mobility Squadron and discussed procedures the Airmen should follow in the event of an aircraft bird strike. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

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210203-F-XZ889-1031

Jens Fleer, 52nd Fighter Wing base falconer, prepares to hunt with his male hawk, Jack, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 5, 2021. Hawks are trained to catch pests that could potentially get caught in and damage aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

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210203-F-XZ889-1031

Jens Fleer, 52nd Fighter Wing base falconer, prepares to launch his male hawk for a demonstration for members of the 726 Air Mobility Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 5, 2021. Spangdahlem AB employs Fleer and base hunter, Joe Hibert, to eliminate pests on base that could potentially damage aircraft and endanger Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

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210203-F-XZ889-1031

Jens Fleer, 52nd Fighter Wing base falconer, holds his hawk during a demonstration behind the 726th Air Mobility Squadron building at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 5, 2021. Fleer showed the 726th AMS Airmen the purpose of the birds of prey and discussed how the base uses them against pests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

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210203-F-XZ889-1031

Baloo, 52nd Fighter Wing base hunter's dog, rests during Bird and Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 5, 2021. The base hunter is in charge of making sure that all small animals are off of the flightline, making sure the aircraft are safe when taking off and landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

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210203-F-XZ889-1031

Jens Fleer, 52nd Fighter Wing base falconer, holds his hawk during a demonstration at the 726th Air Mobility Squadron on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 5, 2021. Fleer hunts with his birds on base several times per week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

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210203-F-XZ889-1031

Jens Fleer, 52nd Fighter Wing base falconer, holds his hawk during a demonstration at the 726th Air Mobility Squadron on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 5, 2021. Despite their title, falconers train many types of birds of prey multiple times per week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

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Air Force brothers reunited after 15 years

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Farris, 52nd Contracting Squadron Base Support Flight chief (left), and Airman 1st Class Daniel Farris, 52nd Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, pose for a photo at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 3, 2021. Daniel followed in his brother's footsteps by joining the Air Force 15 years after Aaron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

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Air Force brothers reunited after 15 years

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Farris, 52nd Contracting Squadron Base Support Flight chief (left), and Airman 1st Class Daniel Farris, 52nd Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, pose for a photo with their bike helmets in Germany, Jan. 31, 2021. The brothers' favorite activity to do together is to ride mountain bikes around Germany. (Courtesy Photo)

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