National Police Week kicks off with SFS displays

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Joshua Thompson, son of Chaplain (Maj.) Daniel Thompson, 52nd Fighter Wing Chapel, hits Senior Airman Adam Crane, 52nd Security Forces Squadron trainer, during a combatives training demonstration for National Police Week outside the Spangdahlem Commissary May 14. The 52nd SFS put on multiple demonstrations such as military working dog capabilities, weapons and combat vehicle displays and taser demonstrations to give spectators an insight into various aspects of security forces capabilities. National Police Week is held annually during the week of May 15 and honors all law enforcement members who have died. National Police Week events continue this week with an annual ruck march around the base May 16 at 10 a.m. and the defender decathlon May 17 beginning at 9 a.m. on Perimeter Road here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

National Police Week kicks off with SFS displays

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Fellow security forces members photograph Airman 1st Class Damien Seelbach, 52nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, clenching up while being tazed during a non-lethal weapons demonstration for National Police Week outside the Spangdahlem Commissary May 14. The 52nd SFS put on multiple demonstrations such as military working dog capabilities, weapons and combat vehicle displays and taser demonstrations to give spectators an insight into various aspects of security forces capabilities. National Police Week is held annually during the week of May 15 and honors all law enforcement members who have died. National Police Week events continue this week with an annual ruck march around the base May 16 at 10 a.m. and the defender decathlon May 17 beginning at 9 a.m. on Perimeter Road here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

Fair provides local travel information, fun, games

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Israel Kali-Lucky, son of Staff Sgt. Irisha Fayson, 52nd Force Support Squadron, feeds Makoon, a Siberian Husky, at the dog therapy booth during the seventh annual Explore the Eifel fair at Club Eifel here May 11. The event had more than 200 exhibitors from Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg providing travel information on hiking trips and hot-air balloon rides, prizes, free samples, wine tastings, and more. This event gave attendees the chance to sign up for tours and adventures taking place May 18-20 in the Eifel area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Toon/Released)

Fair provides local travel information, fun, games

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – More than 2000 active-duty members, families and civilians attended the seventh annual Explore the Eifel fair at Club Eifel here May 11. The event had more than 200 exhibitors from Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg providing travel information on hiking trips and hot-air balloon rides, prizes, free samples, wine tastings, and more. This event gave attendees the chance to sign up for tours and adventures taking place May 18-20 in the Eifel area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Toon/Released)

Fair provides local travel information, fun, games

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Staff Sgt. Justin Mohr and Staff Sgt. Matthew Wilczek, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, speak with Marc Noel, a representative from the Von Nell wine-estate in Kasel, about signing up for a tour during the seventh annual Explore the Eifel fair at Club Eifel here May 11. The event had more than 200 exhibitors from Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg providing travel information on hiking trips and hot-air balloon rides, prizes, free samples, wine tastings, and more. This event gave attendees the chance to sign up for tours and adventures taking place May 18-20 in the Eifel area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Toon/Released)

Wash rack keeps it clean

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Dustin Bowers, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight corrosion control civilian contractor, sprays soap on the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon in Hangar 3 here May 11. The fabrication flight contractors wash every 52nd Fighter Wing aircraft twice a year to prevent corrosion and extend the lifespan of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew B. Fredericks/Released)