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Airmen learn vital combat skills

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Casualties from a simulated detonated improvised explosive device lay on the ground inside the perimeter of the 606th Air Control Squadron’s base during combat readiness training Nov. 15, 2012. During the training instructors try to overwhelm the 606th Airmen with worst-case scenarios, which helps prepare them for real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

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Airmen learn vital combat skills

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron take cover from gunfire during combat readiness training Nov. 15, 2012. The 606th is a rapidly-deployable combat unit that can convoy to remote locations and control allied air assets during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

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Airmen learn vital combat skills

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron, carry simulated casualties to a safe location during combat readiness training Nov. 15, 2012. The combat readiness training ensured that participants were able to perform medical and survival skills in a stressful environment before they are capable of deploying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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Airmen learn vital combat skills

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Bailey, 606th Air Control Squadron operator Cocoa Beach, Fla., mans a defense fighting position during the field exercise portion of the squadron's combat readiness training near Perimeter Road Nov. 15, 2012. The three-week combat readiness training consists of classroom training and a 72 hour field operations exercise that test the Airmen mentally and physically to ensure they are capable of deploying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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Airmen learn vital combat skills

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron search a suspect for weapons and communications equipment during combat readiness training Nov. 15, 2012. The three-week combat readiness training consists of classroom training and a 72-hour field operations exercise that test the Airmen mentally and physically to ensure they are capable of deploying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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Airmen learn vital combat skills

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An Airman assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron searches an enemy combatant for weapons during combat readiness training Nov. 14, 2012. The various field exercise scenarios prepare Airmen for a broad range of likely situations ranging from treating wounded comrades to combat communications defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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Airmen learn vital combat skills

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. John Francis, 606th Air Control Squadron executive officer from Colorado Springs, Colo., puts on his M50 gas mask during the squadron's combat readiness training Nov. 14, 2012. The Airmen are required to complete a three-week combat readiness training course before they are eligible to deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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Fuels lab keeps the fire going

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE – A Pensky-Martin flashpoint tester ignites a sample of jet fuel to ensure its flashpoint exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit at the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Lab Nov. 7, 2012. The fuels laboratory is responsible for ensuring that all jet fuel is tested to prevent engine malfunctions and keep aircraft combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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Fuels lab keeps the fire going

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Goodwin, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, pours petroleum ether into a jet fuel sampling container inside the fuels laboratory Nov. 7, 2012. This is done to collect all remaining contaminants from the container. Fuels lab technicians mix and test all petroleum products for Air Force use to ensure operator and aircraft safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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Fuels lab keeps the fire going

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Goodwin, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, reads a fuel system icing inhibitor test result using a refractometer inside the fuels laboratory Nov. 7, 2012. The fuels lab ensures that more than 800,000 gallons of jet fuel is properly mixed and free of contaminants before it is used by any Air Force aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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Fuels lab keeps the fire going

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Goodwin, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, pours a jet fuel sample into a recycling container inside the fuels laboratory Nov. 7, 2012. The recycled fuel is then reintroduced into the main storage tank for future use in aircraft. The fuels lab is responsible for testing all petroleum products for use in Air Force aircraft and diesel engine equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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Success: what it takes

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Grengs, 52nd Fighter Wing command chief from Longmont, Colo., speaks at a Spangdahlem Dormitory Executive Advisory Counsel meeting at the welcome center Oct. 22, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Vice commander shows CFC support

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander from Maple Valley, Wash., signs a Combined Federal Campaign Overseas pledge card at the 52nd FW headquarters building Oct. 17, 2012. The Spangdahlem CFC ends Nov. 16. People can still donate through unit coordinators or online at http://www.cfcoverseas.org. CFC has more than 200 campaigns throughout the world to help to raise millions of dollars for eligible non-profit organizations each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Exercise tests skills of response teams

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Giselle Compton, right, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician from Bellflower Calif., relays information back to the incident commander after U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. David Baker, 52nd CES EOD team lead from Baltimore, clears the area during a suspicious package exercise outside the Eifel Mountain Golf Course Oct. 18, 2012. Compton and Baker ensured the scene was clear before investigation teams entered the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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Exercise tests skills of response teams

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Baker, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team lead from Baltimore, collects explosive debris for evidence during a suspicious package exercise outside the Eifel Mountain Golf Course Oct. 18, 2012. Baker bags the items as evidence so investigation teams can easily locate them once they are able to enter the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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Exercise tests skills of response teams

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A Remotec F6A robotic arm picks up simulated explosive debris during a response to a suspicious package exercise outside the Eifel Mountain Golf Course Oct. 18, 2012. The F6A robotic platform is used to clear hazardous areas before response teams can enter safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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Exercise tests skills of response teams

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A Remotec F6A robotic arm picks up simulated explosive debris during a response to a suspicious package exercise outside the Eifel Mountain Golf Course Oct. 18, 2012. The F6A robotic platform is used to clear hazardous areas before response teams can enter safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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Exercise tests skills of response teams

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordan Boyd, left, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron incident commander from Rogersville, Tenn., and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Baker, 52nd CES explosive ordnance disposal team lead from Baltimore, plan a course of action during response to a suspicious package exercise outside the Eifel Mountain Golf Course Oct. 18, 2012. The exercise tested the skills of 52nd Fighter Wing response teams in the event of a real-world situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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Command chief checks up on military working dogs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airmen from the 52nd Security Forces Squadron demonstrate the capabilities of their K-9 unit at the military working dog kennel Oct. 15, 2012. Military working dogs go through an extensive training process before being used in real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo)

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Command chief checks up on military working dogs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A line of patches rest on the vest of Katya, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, during a K-9 unit demonstration at the military working dog kennel Oct. 15, 2012. Katya has been with her handler, Staff Sgt. Shannon Hennessy, for nearly two of her four years on Spangdahlem Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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