Civic authorities visit base, experience fighter wing mission
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Capt. James Schmidt, 81st Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, explains the flight control system of an A-10 to members of Obere Kyll Area Administration during a tour here Oct. 28. The group is the administrative body for 14 communities within the Juenkerath area. The event included a tour of base housing, the 726th Air Mobility Squadron, an aircraft hanger, and the fire department. Members of the area administration learned more about the base, aircraft, and 52nd Fighter Wing mission helping develop partnership with the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Toon)