SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany - The Manderscheid Castles, located a short distance from Spangdahlem Air Base, represent Germany’s colorful past. The Manderscheid castles were used by Trier and Luxembourg as guard posts for several centuries during territorial disputes. Manderscheid is also home to an annual medieval festival. This festival celebrates historic traditions and gives visitors a glimpse into old Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chris Mills)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – The Roman arena located in Trier, is steeped by centuries of Roman games and Gladiator battles; a popular pastime during the Roman era. Although this archaic sport has long since been dismissed, the arena is still open to the public to learn about the history of the oldest city in Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chris Mills)