ARW puts on show for spouses

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron fly in formation here Aug. 30 behind a 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, after refueling during an orientation flight for 52nd Fighter Wing spouses. The flight allowed spouses to get an up-close view of 81st FS aircraft from Spangdahlem AB during in-flight refueling. The 351st ARS and 52nd FW aircrew train together to enhance their interoperability to perform in-flight refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

ARW puts on show for spouses

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron fly in formation here Aug. 30 alongside a 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England after refueling during an orientation flight for 52nd Fighter Wing spouses. The flight allowed spouses to get an up-close view of 81st FS aircraft from Spangdahlem AB during in-flight refueling. The 351st ARS and 52nd FW aircrew train together to enhance their interoperability to perform in-flight refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

ARW puts on show for spouses

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An 81st Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel here Aug. 30 from a 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during an orientation flight for 52nd Fighter Wing spouses. The flight allowed spouses to get an up-close view of 81st FS aircraft from Spangdahlem AB during in-flight refueling. The 351st ARS and 52nd FW aircrew train together to enhance their interoperability to perform in-flight refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

ARW puts on show for spouses

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An 81st Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel here Aug. 30 from a 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during an orientation flight for 52nd Fighter Wing spouses. The flight allowed spouses to get an up-close view of 81st FS aircraft from Spangdahlem AB during in-flight refueling. The 351st ARS and 52nd FW aircrew train together to enhance their interoperability to perform in-flight refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

ARW puts on show for spouses

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Spouses from the 52nd Fighter Wing tour the exterior of a 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker here Aug. 30 before an orientation flight. The flight allowed spouses to get an up-close view of 81st Fighter Squadron aircraft from Spangdahlem AB during in-flight refueling. The 351st ARS and 52nd FW aircrew train together to enhance their interoperability to perform in-flight refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

Active shooter puts SF to the test

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A painted silhouette of a human figure is riddled with simulation bullet holes shot by 52nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen during an active-shooter exercise inside a training warehouse here Aug. 28. In this active-shooter training, 52nd SFS Airmen must enter a house under control of hostile forces and eliminate the threat while identifying and controlling non-hostile inhabitants. Security forces Airmen put their skills and knowledge to the test in simulated hostile environments to prepare for real-world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Active shooter puts SF to the test

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Senior Airman Brian Allio, 52nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, clears his training pistol of ammunition during an active-shooter exercise inside a training warehouse here Aug. 28. In this active-shooter training, 52nd SFS Airmen must enter a house under control of hostile forces and eliminate the threat while identifying and controlling non-hostile inhabitants. Security forces Airmen put their skills and knowledge to the test in simulated hostile environments to prepare for real-world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Active shooter puts SF to the test

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Staff Sgt. Sean Reval, 52nd Security Forces Squadron training instructor, plays dead during an active-shooter exercise inside a training warehouse here Aug. 28. In this active-shooter training, 52nd SFS Airmen must enter a house under control of hostile forces and eliminate the threat while identifying and controlling non-hostile inhabitants. Security forces Airmen put their skills and knowledge to the test in simulated hostile environments to prepare for real-world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

F-16s depart for Nordic Air Meet 2012

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A pilot from the 480th Fighter Squadron performs a pre-flight functions check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon on the flight line here Aug. 23 before he departs for Nordic Air Meet 2012. The fighter squadron departed for the multi-national training exercise to share and exchange new combat tactics with allied countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

F-16s depart for Nordic Air Meet 2012

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Crew chiefs from the 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform a pre-flight functions check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon on the flight line here Aug. 23 before the pilot departs for Nordic Air Meet 2012. The fighter squadron departed for the multi-national training exercise to share and exchange new combat tactics with allied countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

F-16s depart for Nordic Air Meet 2012

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Pilots from the 480th Fighter Squadron fill out pre-flight brief forms at the 480th FS operations desk here Aug. 23 before departing for Nordic Air Meet 2012. The fighter squadron departed for the multi-national training exercise to share and exchange new combat tactics with allied countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

Exercise tests Sabers' skills

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Senior Airman Ashley Charfauros, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management technician, walks through an emergency decontamination line after a simulated explosion during an exercise here Aug. 21. Exercises like this test the technical skills and efficiency of first responders and emergency management procedures base-wide to strengthen the development of common tactics and techniques in preparation for real-world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Exercise tests Sabers' skills

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Matthias Huewels, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter, tends to a victim after a simulated explosion during a base exercise here Aug. 21. Exercises like this test the technical skills and efficiency of first responders and emergency management procedures base-wide to strengthen the development of common tactics and techniques in preparation for real-world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Exercise tests Sabers' skills

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Geon Butler, 52nd Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions technician, plays dead after a simulated explosion during a base exercise here Aug. 21. Exercises like this test the technical skills and efficiency of first responders and emergency management procedures base-wide to strengthen the development of common tactics and techniques in preparation for real-world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

New pet spa member grooms your pet to perfection

OBERWEIS, Germany – Kelli Makara, 52nd Force Support Squadron Pet Spa groomer, trims hair underneath the paw of Suni, shepherd mix, at the pet spa here Aug. 8. Makara offers her grooming services from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Wednesday. Full service includes bath, nail trimming, ear cleaning and haircut with prices ranging from $50 - $65. For more information, call the pet spa at DSN 452-9362 or 06565-61-9362. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

New pet spa member grooms your pet to perfection

OBERWEIS, Germany – Kelli Makara, 52nd Force Support Squadron Pet Spa groomer, blow dries Suni, shepherd mix, at the Pet Spa here Aug. 8. Makara offers her grooming services from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Wednesday. Full service includes bath, nail trimming, ear cleaning and haircut with prices ranging from $50-$65. For more information, call the pet spa at DSN 452-9362 or 06565-61-9362. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

New pet spa member grooms your pet to perfection

OBERWEIS, Germany – Kelli Makara, 52nd Force Support Squadron Pet Spa groomer, lathers Suni, shepherd mix, with shampoo at the pet spa here Aug. 8. Makara offers her grooming services from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Wednesday. Full service includes bath, nail trimming, ear cleaning and haircut with prices ranging from $50 - $65. For more information, call the pet spa at DSN 452-9362 or 06565-61-9362. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Fuel distribution shop keeps aircraft fueled for flight, fight

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Heather Dixon, left, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, and Airman 1st Class Anthony Wells-Johnson, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics maintenance technician, remove a jet fuel pump from an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a hot pit refueling on Ramp 3 here Aug. 6. A hot pit is the refueling of a jet while the aircraft is still running so pilots can take off right away. The fuels distribution shop quality tests aircraft fuel, conducts hot pit operations and takes accountability for all aircraft fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

Fuel distribution shop keeps aircraft fueled for flight, fight

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Staff Sgt. Matthew Jackson, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, unravels a grounding cable before it can be connected to an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a hot pit refueling on Ramp 3 here Aug. 6. A hot pit is the refueling of a jet while the aircraft is still running so pilots can take off right away. The fuels distribution shop quality tests aircraft fuel, conducts hot pit operations and takes accountability for all aircraft fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

Fuel distribution shop keeps aircraft fueled for flight, fight

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Staff Sgt. Matthew Jackson, left, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, and Airman 1st Class Anthony Wells-Johnson, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics maintenance technician, connect a jet fuel hose to an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a hot pit refueling on Ramp 3 here Aug. 6. A hot pit is the refueling of a jet while the aircraft is still running so pilots can take off right away. The fuels distribution shop quality tests aircraft fuel, conducts hot pit operations and takes accountability for all aircraft fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

Missile maintenance shop proves surety during QA inspection

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Members of the 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron missile maintenance shop inspect the storage container of a television guided missile for cracks in the seal during a routine maintenance inspection inside the missile maintenance building here Aug. 2. Routine maintenance inspections are necessary to ensure the safe use and operation of training and live munitions. Inspections normally take place every three or six months and consist of numerous checks that ensure every inch of the munition is functional and operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

Missile maintenance shop proves surety during QA inspection

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Members of the 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron missile maintenance shop remove the storage cover of a television guided missile during a routine maintenance inspection inside the missile maintenance building here Aug. 2. Routine maintenance inspections are necessary to ensure the safe use and operation of training and live munitions. Inspections normally take place every three or six months and consist of numerous checks that ensure every inch of the munition is functional and operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

Thrifting during lunches saves you bunches

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A sign hangs on a shelf inside the Spangdahlem Spouses and Enlisted Member’s Club thrift shop here July 31. All of the profits earned by the thrift shop are returned to the community through the spouse’s club. The shop is open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and the last Saturday of each month. For more information, call DSN 452-2243 or 06565-61-2243. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Thrifting during lunches saves you bunches

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Brinne Lueckert, left, manager, and Sara McCoy, assistant manager, of the Spangdahlem Spouses and Enlisted Member’s Club thrift shop, sort through and price donations here July 31. All of the profits earned by the thrift shop are returned to the community through the spouse’s club. The shop is open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and the last Saturday of each month. For more information, call DSN 452-2243 or 06565-61-2243. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)