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BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Airman 1st Class Nathan Crandall, 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, shuffles a deck of cards before dealing a hand of spades in the Red Tail Recreation Center here, Jan. 9. The recreation center is a place for deployed troops to hang out and unwind, as well as enjoy themed nights like karaoke, salsa and bingo. Airman Crandall is deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Airman 1st Class Nathan Crandall, 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, passes out cards during a game of spades in the Red Tail Recreation Center here, Jan. 9. The recreation center also routinely coordinates Texas Hold ‘em tournaments, another skilled-based card games. Airman Crandall is deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Airman 1st Class Nathan Crandall, right, 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, waits patiently as his spades partner, Tech. Sgt. Jamie Schuster, 332nd EMXS, contemplates his next move at the Red Tail Recreation Center here, Jan. 9. Airman Crandall and Sergeant Schuster are deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Airman 1st Class Nathan Crandall marks the score sheet during a game of spades at the Red Tail Recreation Center here, Jan. 9. Card games are one of the many activities Airmen can enjoy at the recreation center. Airman Crandall is deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)