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German leaders from local community observe an aerial refueling mission

Mr. Marcus Konrad, area mayor of Speicher, watches Staff Sgt. Stephon Sharier, 92nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 boom operator, prepare for an aerial refueling over Europe, Apr. 27, 2023. The purpose of this flight was to demonstrate how carefully planned and executed the aerial refueling process is in order to foster trust and good faith with leaders in the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Crystal Charriere)

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German leaders from local community observe an aerial refueling mission

Senior Master Sgt. Michael Danilowski, 92nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 boom operator instructor, explains specifications of the aircraft to local German officials before their flight over Europe, Apr. 27, 2023. This flight provided a better understanding to community leaders best positioned to influence and strengthen host nation relations at both the state and local level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Crystal Charriere)

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German leaders from local community observe an aerial refueling mission

German community leaders received a tour of a KC-135 and watched an aerial refueling over Europe Apr. 27, 2023. The purpose of this cultural exchange was to familiarize community leaders with current and future operations, provide a better understanding of aircraft operations, and demonstrate the 52nd Fighter Wing’s efforts to respect the local German community and environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Crystal Charriere)

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German leaders from local community observe an aerial refueling mission

Ms. Janine Fischer, area mayor of Bitburg-land, watches as Staff Sgt. Stephon Sharier, 92nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 boom operator, prepares for an aerial refueling over Europe, Apr. 27, 2023. This flight helped to provide community leaders a better understanding of aircraft operations and the capabilities of the 52nd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Crystal Charriere)

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German leaders from local community observe an aerial refueling mission

Mr. Alois Gerten, mayor of Spangdahlem, observes Staff Sgt. Stephon Sharier, 92nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 boom operator, initiating an aerial refueling over Europe, Apr. 27, 2023. The purpose of this flight was to familiarize German leaders with current and future operations and the 52nd Fighter Wing’s capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Crystal Charriere)

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German leaders from local community observe an aerial refueling mission

German community leaders pose for a photo after observing an aerial refueling over Europe, Apr. 27, 2023. This cultural exchange helped familiarize community leaders with the mission and capabilities of the 52nd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Crystal Charriere)

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German leaders from the local community observe an aerial refueling mission

Published April 28, 2023
By Master Sgt. Crystal Charriere
52 FW Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Mr. Marcus Konrad, area mayor of Speicher, watches Staff Sgt. Stephon Sharier, 92nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 boom operator, prepare for an aerial refueling over Europe, Apr. 27, 2023. The purpose of this flight was to demonstrate how carefully planned and executed the aerial refueling process is in order to foster trust and good faith with leaders in the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Crystal Charriere)