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Life in combat training

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany –U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rowland, 606th Air Control Squadron radio frequency transmission technician from Fort Walton Beach, Fla., tackles U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler O’Mally, 606th vehicle maintenance technician from Houston, to the ground during a combat readiness training course April 20, 2013. Skills taught during CRT directly apply to operations down range and help Airmen learn how to react to real-world scenarios in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Life in combat training

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Pelkey, 606th Air Control Squadron power production technician from Altus, Okla., plays dead with other members of a combat readiness training course April 20, 2013. Airmen learned how to defend the base against opposing forces throughout the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Life in combat training

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Maxwell, 606th Air Control Squadron material management technician from Yorktown, Va., aims down the sights of an M16 rifle during a combat readiness training course April 20, 2013. Students were immersed in scenarios almost immediately and expected to perform at a high level of competency from the start. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Life in combat training

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Maxwell, 606th Air Control Squadron material management technician from Yorktown, Va., demonstrates the low-crawl technique at a combat readiness training course April 18, 2013. Those who graduate CRT become experts in deployment planning and implementation, weapons handling, preventive medicine, personal hygiene, site security, Law of Armed Conflict, use of force, enemy prisoners of war handling and counter improvised explosive device principles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Life in combat training

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shayne Kusserow, 606th Air Control Squadron vehicle maintenance technician from Las Cruces, N.M., places concertina wire along the perimeter of a bare base during a combat readiness training course April 16, 2013. Combat readiness training is designed to educate and prepare 606th ACS Airmen for deployment operations. The concertina wire is just one defensive tactic used to deter enemies in a potentially hostile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Cops keep criminals confined

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Lehman, 52nd Security Forces Squadron security forces member from San Angelo, Texas, handcuffs U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Santiago, 52nd SFS security forces member from New Port Richey, Fla., during a training exercise April 2, 2013. Security forces members train continually to keep their apprehension abilities proficient in case of real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Cops keep criminals confined

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Handcuffs rest on a table inside the security forces building during a training exercise April 2, 2013. If a security forces member suspects a person of a crime, they must detain them and search their person for weapons and illegal substances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Cops keep criminals confined

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Santiago, 52nd Security Forces Squadron security forces member from New Port Richey, Fla., searches U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marc Payton, 52nd SFS security forces member from Houston, during a training exercise April 2, 2013, at Spangdahlem Air Base. Security forces training instructors conduct exercises ranging from active-shooter training to apprehension training every week to keep members qualified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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All strings attached

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Remington Murphy, 52nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician from Richland, Wash., and Airman 1st Class Daniel Sisler, 52nd OSS aircrew flight equipment technician from Somerset, Wis., begin the final process to pack an advanced concept ejection seat March 20, 2013. The aircrew flight equipment shop inspects an average of three to five parachute riggings per week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Daniel Sisler, 52nd OSS aircrew flight equipment technician from Somerset, Wis., threads parachute cord through an advanced concept ejection seat March 20, 2013. The cord is packed in a specific manner to avoid damage during the explosive ejection during an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Remington Murphy, 52nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician from Richland, Wash., and Airman 1st Class Daniel Sisler, 52nd OSS aircrew flight equipment technician from Somerset, Wis., roll a parachute in preparation for packing March 20, 2013. Airmen check for tears, rips, cuts, fraying or any damage to the fabric to ensure the parachute is safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Sisler, 52nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician from Somerset, Wis., separates the cords on a parachute March 20. 2013. A visual inspection must be done every year to ensure the quality of the parachutes in case of emergency use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Remington Murphy, 52nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician from Richland, Wash., inspects a parachute March 20, 2013. Parachute cords must be untangled prior to packing to ensure a proper deployment and safe landing for the pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Ammo distributes DoD storage containers

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Meredith, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron storage crew chief from Green Bare, Calif., operates a 10k all-terrain forklift near the ammunition bomb pad March 19, 2013. Operations including the building of guided bomb units and the storage of intermodal shipping containers take place on the bomb pad. The 52nd EMS provides support for these events for any future exercises or real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Ammo distributes DoD storage containers

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron place large intermodal shipping containers onto the bed of a truck near the ammunition bomb pad March 19, 2013. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code containers are qualified and capable of holding hazardous materials or dangerous goods. The 52nd EMS used the containers to store munitions, but are now being transported to Miesau Army Depot for storage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Ammo distributes DoD storage containers

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Zeman, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions storage crew chief from Lone Tree, Iowa, directs a forklift driver where to load an intermodal shipping container on a truck bed near the ammunition bomb pad March 19, 2013. The redistribution of the shipping containers directly supports the munitions movement plan directed from U.S. Forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Ammo distributes DoD storage containers

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Martin, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron assistant NCO in charge of munitions inspection from Knoxville, Tenn., speaks to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Meredith, 52nd EMS storage crew chief from Green Bare, Calif., about the movement and placement of intermodal shipping containers near the ammunition bomb pad March 19, 2013. The Department of Defense containers must be delivered to another storage yard to support allied interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Ammo distributes DoD storage containers

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Zeman, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions storage crew chief from Lone Tree, Iowa, gives direction to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dillon Meredith, 52nd EMS storage crew chief from Green Bare, Calif., while operating an all-terrain forklift to move intermodal shipping containers near the ammunition bomb dump March 19, 2013. The vehicle is capable of lifting and carrying 10,000 pounds safely. Airmen from the 52nd EMS are assisting in the transportation of the ISOs to Miesau Army Depot as part of a Major Command directed munitions movement plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Airmen test engine power

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany –Airman Jeremy Rushing, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician from Charleston S.C., pumps oil into an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine Feb. 27, 2013. This is part of a post engine reconstruction inspection, after a full engine reconstruction, all liquids are drained and then replaced for testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Airmen test engine power

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Staff Sgt. Jason De La Vega, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician from Las Vegas, adjusts the throttle of an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine Feb. 27, 2013. The 52nd CMS tests the engine at multiple levels of thrust to ensure it is able to deliver power to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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