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A sign promoting Homecoming weekend sits outside Spangdahlem Middle School before the start of a Homecoming parade at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 2, 2015. This year’s theme for Homecoming was ‘Around the World’ which included each grade representing a different location, culture and time period across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)
Spangdahlem community members parade down a street during a Homecoming parade at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 2, 2015. More than 600 people participated in and viewed the parade that went through base housing and ended at the field across from Spangdahlem Elementary School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)
U.S. Air Force Col. Joe McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, speaks to a crowd during a Homecoming pep rally at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 2, 2015. The pep rally activities included a dance routine, a ‘pie-in-the-face’ event, announcement of Homecoming court nominations and recognition of the Bitburg Middle High School’s sports teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)
Senior students from Bitburg Middle High School gather for a group photo after a Homecoming parade at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 2, 2015. The seniors wore togas in order to depict their Greek theme for the night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)
A pile of wood with a sign reading “SHAPE Spartans” waits to be burned for a bonfire after a Homecoming parade at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 2, 2015. The Bitburg Middle High School Barons played the SHAPE High School Spartans for their homecoming football game Oct. 3, 2015, and won 32-7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)
A 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter monitors a bonfire after a Homecoming parade at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 2, 2015. Having a bonfire after the parade is a tradition for Homecoming weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)
A 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter monitors a bonfire after a Homecoming parade at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 2, 2015. The bonfire lasted a couple hours and was the last event of the night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)
Bitburg Middle High School cheerleaders perform at halftime during the homecoming football game at Bitburg Annex, Germany, Oct. 3, 2015. The cheerleaders performed on the sidelines throughout the game supporting their team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
The Bitburg Barons offense prepares to run a play during the Bitburg Middle High School homecoming football game at Bitburg Annex, Germany, Oct. 3, 2015. The Barons defeated the SHAPE Spartans 32-7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A Bitburg Middle High School Barons receiver attempts to catch a pass during the homecoming football game at Bitburg Annex, Germany, Oct. 3, 2015. The Barons defeated the SHAPE Spartans 32-7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
A Bitburg Middle High School Barons player sprints for the end zone against the SHAPE Spartans during the Bitburg Middle High School homecoming football game at Bitburg Annex, Germany, Oct. 3, 2015. The team’s next game is against the International School of Brussels Raiders in Brussels Oct. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)
The Bitburg Barons celebrate their victory over the SHAPE Spartans after the Bitburg Middle High School homecoming football game at Bitburg Annex, Germany, Oct. 3, 2015. The Bitburg Barons defeated the SHAPE Spartans 32-7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)