Spangdahlem launches final A-10 sortie in Europe

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany –U.S. Air Force Capt. Gregory Ulrich, 81st Fighter Squadron pilot from Fairfield, Calif., prepares to depart for the squadron’s final tactical sortie May 14, 2013. The inactivation is due to the termination of the Continuing Resolution provision and the enacting of the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Spangdahlem launches final A-10 sortie in Europe

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Capt. Gregory Ulrich, 81st Fighter Squadron pilot from Fairfield, Calif., gives a thumbs-up on the flightline before departing for a tactical sortie May 14, 2013. This was the final A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft tactical sortie in Europe at Spangdahlem AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Spangdahlem launches final A-10 sortie in Europe

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft return from a tactical sortie on the flightline May 14, 2013. The route of their training took them over the skies of Fulda, a village in central Germany known for its strategic location in the 1980s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Pomeroy/Released)

Spangdahlem launches final A-10 sortie in Europe

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Hogan, 81st Fighter Squadron director of operations from Olympia, Wash., receives an American flag from Senior Airman Christopher Nichols, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron specialist May 14, 2013. This tactical sortie is scheduled to be the last before the squadron’s inactivation in June. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Pomeroy/Released)

BHS students visit German counterparts

BITBURG, Germany – American and German high school students study English together during a school exchange program April 22, 2013. Along with mixing cultures, the program allowed the students to build friendships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

BHS students visit German counterparts

BITBURG, Germany – American and German high school students share statements about their culture during a school exchange program April 22, 2013. Fourty-five American and German students participated in the exchange this year, which is designed to expose the students to an intercultural experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Life in combat training

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Maxwell, 606th Air Control Squadron material management technician from Yorktown, Va., aims down the sights of an M16 rifle during a combat readiness training course April 20, 2013. Students were immersed in scenarios almost immediately and expected to perform at a high level of competency from the start. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Life in combat training

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Maxwell, 606th Air Control Squadron material management technician from Yorktown, Va., demonstrates the low-crawl technique at a combat readiness training course April 18, 2013. Those who graduate CRT become experts in deployment planning and implementation, weapons handling, preventive medicine, personal hygiene, site security, Law of Armed Conflict, use of force, enemy prisoners of war handling and counter improvised explosive device principles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Sabers Trained on Sexual Assault Prevention

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erika Stein a 52nd Fighter Wing victim advocate from Pittsburgh, Penn., discusses possible scenarios with students during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response annual training class April 17, 2013. The training is used to provide an opportunity for participants to increase their knowledge and awareness of sexual assault; recognize environmental dynamics that could lead to sexual assault; develop problem-solving skills to become empowered to act; and reduce their individual risks and the risks of others consistent with the bystander intervention strategies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Pomeroy/Released)

Imagination Movers rock Spangdahlem

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Scott Durbin interacts with the audience at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center April 11, 2013. Imagination Movers originated in New Orleans and, as of 2013, has filmed three television seasons for Playhouse Disney. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

Imagination Movers rock Spangdahlem

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Andrew Rice, 52nd Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron community center staff member, entertains the audience during the Imagination Movers concert April 11, 2013. The concert was free for children and their parents on Spangdahlem as part of a list of Month of the Military Child events throughout April. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

Imagination Movers rock Spangdahlem

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Dave Poche jumps down from the drummer’s podium during the Imagination Movers concert at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center April 11, 2013. The Imagination Movers were inspired to start the band by their children and tour around the world singing songs about children’s issues like overcoming fears and washing hands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

Roll the dice

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Participants play games during Saturday Game Night at Club Eifel April 6, 2013. The game night brings people from the base community together to play games in a stress-free environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

Roll the dice

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airmen play Pandemic together at Club Eifel April 6, 2013. This table-top gaming night is hosted by the 52nd Force Support Squadron for new and experienced gaming enthusiasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

2013 U.S. Forces Europe Basketball Championship

STUTTGART, Germany — James Lewis, player-coach for the Spangdahlem Men’s Varsity Basketball team, defends against a Stuttgart player as he drives the lane during the 2013 U.S. Forces Europe Basketball Championship in Stuttgart, Germany, March 22, 2013. The Sabers beat out its rivals Wiesbaden and Ramstein to advance to the championship game against RAF Lakenheath March 24, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenya Shiloh/Released)

2013 U.S. Forces Europe Basketball Championship

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Members of the men’s and women’s Saber Varsity Basketball teams present U.S. Air Force Col. David Julazadeh, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, with second-place trophies they earned from the 2013 U.S. Forces Europe Basketball Championship April 2, 2013. The Sabers competed in the four-day tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, March 21-24, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenya Shiloh/Released)

Cops keep criminals confined

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Santiago, 52nd Security Forces Squadron security forces member from New Port Richey, Fla., searches U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marc Payton, 52nd SFS security forces member from Houston, during a training exercise April 2, 2013, at Spangdahlem Air Base. Security forces training instructors conduct exercises ranging from active-shooter training to apprehension training every week to keep members qualified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Spangdahlem hops in to the Month of the Military Child

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Children hunt for plastic eggs in a field outside Club Eifel during an Easter celebration as part of the Month of the Military Child March 30, 2013. Commands are encouraged to plan appropriate activities that will focus attention on issues concerning children and the military community’s responsibility toward them throughout the month. Children up to age 13 participated in Easter egg hunts throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

All strings attached

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Remington Murphy, 52nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician from Richland, Wash., and Airman 1st Class Daniel Sisler, 52nd OSS aircrew flight equipment technician from Somerset, Wis., begin the final process to pack an advanced concept ejection seat March 20, 2013. The aircrew flight equipment shop inspects an average of three to five parachute riggings per week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

All strings attached

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Daniel Sisler, 52nd OSS aircrew flight equipment technician from Somerset, Wis., threads parachute cord through an advanced concept ejection seat March 20, 2013. The cord is packed in a specific manner to avoid damage during the explosive ejection during an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

All strings attached

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Remington Murphy, 52nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician from Richland, Wash., inspects a parachute March 20, 2013. Parachute cords must be untangled prior to packing to ensure a proper deployment and safe landing for the pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Ammo distributes DoD storage containers

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Meredith, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron storage crew chief from Green Bare, Calif., operates a 10k all-terrain forklift near the ammunition bomb pad March 19, 2013. Operations including the building of guided bomb units and the storage of intermodal shipping containers take place on the bomb pad. The 52nd EMS provides support for these events for any future exercises or real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Ammo distributes DoD storage containers

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Martin, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron assistant NCO in charge of munitions inspection from Knoxville, Tenn., speaks to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Meredith, 52nd EMS storage crew chief from Green Bare, Calif., about the movement and placement of intermodal shipping containers near the ammunition bomb pad March 19, 2013. The Department of Defense containers must be delivered to another storage yard to support allied interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Ammo distributes DoD storage containers

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Zeman, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions storage crew chief from Lone Tree, Iowa, gives direction to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Meredith, 52nd EMS storage crew chief from Green Bare, Calif., while operating an all-terrain forklift to move intermodal shipping containers near the ammunition bomb dump March 19, 2013. The vehicle is capable of lifting and carrying 10,000 pounds safely. Airmen from the 52nd EMS are assisting in the transportation of the ISOs to Miesau Army Depot as part of a Major Command directed munitions movement plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)