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German Air Force Tactical Air Force Squadron 33 commander, Col. Thomas Schneider, greets 52nd Fighter Wing Vice Commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Hokaj, prior to a tour at Buechel Air Base Oct. 17, 2019. Visitors were given an inside look at the base's unique capabilities and observed a German-Air-Force-led readiness exercise. Exercises are important tools through which NATO tests and validates concepts, procedures, systems and tactics; more broadly, they enable militaries and civilian organisations to test capabilities and practice working together in demanding situations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Levi Rowse)