Bitburg Barons defeat Mannheim Bison

BITBURG ANNEX, Germany -- The Bitburg defense stops the Bison during a rush attempt during the second half Oct. 3 at Bitburg High School. The Bitburg Barons defeated the Mannheim Bison 35-0 during Bitburg’s homecoming game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

Bitburg Barons defeat Mannheim Bison

BITBURG ANNEX, Germany -- Bitburg running back Adam Garcia rushes for the end zone during the second half Oct. 3 during Bitburg High School’s homecoming game. The Bitburg Barons defeated the Mannheim Bison 35-0. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

Bitburg Barons defeat Mannheim Bison

BITBURG ANNEX, Germany -- Bitburg head coach Michael Laue motivates his team during halftime Oct. 3 at the Bitburg High School homecoming game. The Bitburg Barons routed the Mannheim Bison 35-0. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

Bitburg Barons defeat Mannheim Bison

BITBURG ANNEX, Germany -- Friends and family of the Bitburg Barons show their support for the football team Oct. 3 at the Bitburg High School homecoming game. The Barons defeated the Mannheim Bison 35-0. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

Bitburg Barons defeat Mannheim Bison

BITBURG ANNEX, Germany -- Bitburg running back Derek Waters rushes past the Mannheim Bison defense during the 1st quarter Oct. 3 during Bitburg High School’s homecoming game. The Bitburg Barons defeated the Bison 35-0. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

Bitburg Barons defeat Mannheim Bison

BITBURG ANNEX, Germany -- Bitburg wide receiver Isaiah Salazar attempts to run the ball up the field after catching it during the first quarter of the Oct. 3 Bitburg High School homecoming game. The Bitburg Barons defeated the Mannheim Bison 35-0. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

24-hour run/walk raises money for community

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Staff Sgt. Steven Schexnayder, 606th Air Control Squadron, carries his unit’s guideon during a 24 hour run/walk to raise money for Operation Warmheart here Oct. 2. People participating in the run raised money through pledges for Operation Warmheart, which benefits Spangdahlem Airmen in times of financial need. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)

Fun run raises breast cancer awareness

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Participants of a 5-kilometer fun run choose from prizes after completing the event here Oct. 1. Any person who completed the 5-km run, held for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, received a gift. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)

Bringing down the house

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany - Lt. Col. Charles Kuhl, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron commander, uses an excavator to demolish an old base housing unit here Oct. 1. This building, along with five others, will be torn down to make way for a new child development center to support continued growth as part of Spangdahlem 2015, where Bitburg Annex’s assets will transition to Spangdahlem. Ground breaking on the CDC will be in spring 2010 and is estimated to be completed in 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

Bringing down the house

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An old base housing unit here is demolished with an excavator Oct. 1. This building, along with five others, will be torn down to make way for a new child development center to support continued growth as part of Spangdahlem 2015, where Bitburg Annex’s assets will transition to Spangdahlem. Ground breaking on the CDC will be in spring 2010 and is estimated to be completed in 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

Bringing down the house

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Col. Jodine Tooke, 52nd Mission Support Group commander, is briefed by an equipment operator from the demolition company Ferraro Industriemontageund Abbruch GmbH prior to demolishing building 414 here Oct. 1. This building, along with five others, will be torn down to make way for a new child development center to support continued growth as part of Spangdahlem 2015, where Bitburg Annex’s assets will transition to Spangdahlem. Ground breaking on the CDC will be in spring 2010 and is estimated to be completed in 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

Flu mist is here!

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Staff Sgt. Brian Schmit, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron, gives a flu mist vaccination to Airman 1st Class Samantha Draves, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Sept. 29 at a mass flu vaccination at building 103. The vaccines provided to Sabers included immunization for three common flu strains. The H1N1 influenza strain was not among those; however, a vaccine for this is expected to seen in the near future. For people who didn’t get the flu vaccination, immunizations will be given again 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct 6-7 in building 103. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

Top Saber Performer Oct. 2-8

Tech. Sgt. Charles Conway, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron, is the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of Oct. 2-8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

The 'Stingers' return

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany - Staff Sgt. Narley Wright, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, holds his daughter, Jasmine, at the 22nd Fighter Squadron redeployment party Sept. 28 at a hangar here. Sergeant Wright was deployed for four months to Joint Base Balad, Iraq, in direct support of the 22nd FS. During the deployment, the 22nd FS flew nearly 1,500 sorties and logged more than 6,000 hours of flight time in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

The 'Stingers' return

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany - Members of the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron unload baggage in preparation for a customs inspection Sept. 28 after returning from a four-month deployment to Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The 52nd AMXS deployed in support of the 22nd Fighter Squadron, which flew nearly 1,500 sorties and logged more than 6,000 hours of flight time in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

The 'Stingers' return

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany - Staff Sgt. Timothy Raso, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron, embraces his wife, Kristy, and daughter, Aaryanna, at the 22nd Fighter Squadron redeployment party Sept. 28 at a hanger her. Sergeant Raso provided medical support for the 22nd FS while deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq. During the four-month deployment, the 22nd FS flew nearly 1,500 sorties and logged more than 6,000 hours of flight time in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

65th Anniversary of the Liberation of Luxembourg

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- A convoy of actors, servicemembers and veterans advance down a road in Boulaide, Luxembourg, during the World War II Battle of the Bulge Commemoration Sept. 26. The event took place to honor the 65th Anniversary of the Liberation of Luxembourg. The mayor and town unveiled a monument with a plaque for a B-17 that crashed there during the Battle of the Bulge. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

65th Anniversary of the Liberation of Luxembourg

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- The Spangdahlem Air Base Honor Guard goes to attention during the World War II Battle of the Bulge Commemoration in Boulaide, Luxembourg, Sept. 26. The event took place to honor the 65th Anniversary of the Liberation of Luxembourg. The mayor and town unveiled a monument with a plaque for a B-17 that crashed there during the Battle of the Bulge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

Spangdahlem Air Force Ball

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE Germany -- 3rd Air Force Vice Commander Maj. Gen. Mark Zamzow, retired Lt. Col. Charles McDonald, 52nd Fighter Wing Judicial Administration, 52nd Fighter Wing Commander Colonel Tip Wight and Airman Leah Semik, 606th Air Control Squadron, hold the ceremonial Saber and cut the cake during the 2009 Air Force Ball here at Club Eifel Sept. 25. Traditionally, at this base, the youngest Airman and the 52nd FW commander cut the cake during base wide ceremonies. During this ceremony, both the youngest and oldest member of the 52nd Fighter Wing cut the cake together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

Spangdahlem Air Force Ball

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE Germany -- Club Eifel disc jockey DJ Blaze plays music at the 2009 Air Force Ball here at Club Eifel Sept. 25. Sabers from across the 52nd Fighter Wing were invited to attend the event, which observed the Air Force's birthday and Airmen's contributions around the globe. This year's theme was "All in...Globally Engaged" to recognize the unique role the Air Force fulfills in missions across the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

Spangdahlem Air Force Ball

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE Germany -- Airman 1st Class Kimura Helwig, 52nd Security Forces Squadron, dips a strawberry in the chocolate fountain at the 2009 Air Force Ball here at Club Eifel Sept. 25. Sabers from across the 52nd Fighter Wing were invited to attend the event, which observed the Air Force's birthday and Airmen's contributions around the globe. This year's theme was "All in...Globally Engaged" to recognize the unique role the Air Force fulfills in missions across the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

Spangdahlem Air Force Ball

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE Germany -- Tops in Blue member Staff Sgt. Zabric Bryce performs a solo at the 2009 Air Force Ball here at Club Eifel Sept. 25. Sabers from across the 52nd Fighter Wing were invited to attend the event, which observed the Air Force's birthday and Airmen's contributions around the globe. This year's theme was "All in...Globally Engaged" to recognize the unique role the Air Force fulfills in missions across the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

Spangdahlem Air Force Ball

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE Germany -- 3rd Air Force Vice Commander, Maj. Gen. Mark Zamzow, gives thespeech at the 2009 Air Force Ball here at Club Eifel Sept. 25. Sabers from across the 52nd Fighter Wing were invited to attend the event, which observed the Air Force's birthday and Airmen's contributions around the globe. This year's theme was "All in...Globally Engaged" to recognize the unique role the Air Force fulfills in missions across the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

Spangdahlem Air Force Ball

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE Germany -- Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Dondi Costin gives the invocation during the 2009 Air Force Ball here at Club Eifel Sept. 25. Sabers from across the 52nd Fighter Wing were invited to attend the event, which observed the Air Force's birthday and Airmen's contributions around the globe. This year's theme was "All in...Globally Engaged" to recognize the unique role the Air Force fulfills in missions across the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)