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German Federal Parliament member visits Spangdahlem

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Bailey, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer, 52nd FW command chief, right, welcome Patrick Schnieder, member of the German Federal Parliament in Berlin, center, to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 24, 2019. Schnieder represents the county of Bitburg, Germany, for the Christian Democratic Union. The visit gave Schnieder an opportunity to learn about base functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Bailey, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer, 52nd FW command chief, right, welcome Patrick Schnieder, member of the German Federal Parliament in Berlin, center, to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 24, 2019. Schnieder represents the county of Bitburg, Germany, for the Christian Democratic Union. The visit gave Schnieder an opportunity to learn about base functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Welt, 52nd Operations Support Squadron director of operations, left, speaks with Patrick Schnieder, member of the German Federal Parliament in Berlin, right, in Hangar 1 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 24, 2019. Members of the 52nd Fighter Wing gave Schnieder a base tour to provide him a better understanding of the wing's aircraft and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Welt, 52nd Operations Support Squadron director of operations, left, speaks with Patrick Schnieder, member of the German Federal Parliament in Berlin, right, in Hangar 1 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 24, 2019. Members of the 52nd Fighter Wing gave Schnieder a base tour to provide him a better understanding of the wing's aircraft and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Welt, 52nd Operations Support Squadron director of operations, right, speaks with Patrick Schnieder, member of the German Federal Parliament in Berlin, left, in Hangar 1 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 24, 2019. Welt showed Schnieder functions of a F-16 Fighting Falcon. Schnieder was provided with a 52nd Fighter Wing mission brief and visited several locations on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Welt, 52nd Operations Support Squadron director of operations, right, speaks with Patrick Schnieder, member of the German Federal Parliament in Berlin, left, in Hangar 1 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 24, 2019. Welt showed Schnieder functions of a F-16 Fighting Falcon. Schnieder was provided with a 52nd Fighter Wing mission brief and visited several locations on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shannon Caleb, 726th Air Mobility Squadron commander, left, speaks with Patrick Schnieder, member of the German Federal Parliament in Berlin, right, at the passenger terminal at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 24, 2019. Caleb explained how the 726th AMS operates in conjunction with the 52nd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shannon Caleb, 726th Air Mobility Squadron commander, left, speaks with Patrick Schnieder, member of the German Federal Parliament in Berlin, right, at the passenger terminal at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 24, 2019. Caleb explained how the 726th AMS operates in conjunction with the 52nd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

Patrick Schnieder, member of the German Federal Parliament in Berlin, right, tours the air traffic control tower with members of the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 24, 2019. Distinguished visitor tours help maintain a good relationship between military forces and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

Patrick Schnieder, member of the German Federal Parliament in Berlin, right, tours the air traffic control tower with members of the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 24, 2019. Distinguished visitor tours help maintain a good relationship between military forces and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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