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062819_322

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Richard, 480th Fighter Squadron commander, kisses his wife after completing his final flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 27, 2019. Family, friends, and co-workers gathered on the flightline to congratulate Richard and wish him well as he moves on to his next base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Richard, 480th Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to exit an F-16 Fighting Falcon after his final flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 27, 2019. Richard surpassed 2,000 flying hours in October 2018 while stationed at Spangdahlem AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Richard, 480th Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to exit an F-16 Fighting Falcon after his final flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 27, 2019. Richard's family and friends met him on the flightline to celebrate the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)

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080703-F-1779B-001

Kasselburg Pelm, built between the 13th and 17 centuries, is actively used as a home for birds at the Adler und Wolfspark in Pelm. Enclosures have been built into the structures of the castle to house over fifteen different species of birds.

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One of the inner courtyards of Kasselburg Pelm, built between the 13th and 17 centuries, is the home to several of the various species of birds at the Adler und Wolfspark in Pelm bei Gerolstein. The burg plays an active role as one of the many attractions at the park.

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080703-F-1779B-003

A trio of Uhus (Eurasian Eagle Owls), watch as visitors to the Adler und Wolfspark in Pelm bei Gerolstein tour the park's bird habitat. The Eagle Owl is found in mountains and forests with cliffs and rocky areas, usually nesting on cliff ledges. They live for around 20 years in the wild, but with proper care can live as long as 60 years in captivity.

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The Adler und Wolfspark in Pelm bei Gerolstein is home to over 150 animals, such as geese, rabbits, goats, wild boar, timber wolves and various falcons, owls and eagles.

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Herr Ludger Kluthausen, a Falconer and co-owner of the Adler und Wolfspark in Pelm bei Gerolstein scans the crowd while describing the abilities of a Steinadler, or Golden Eagle, during one of the daily bird shows. The Adler und Wolfspark showcases over 150 different animals from Europe, Asia and the Americas.

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080703-F-1779B-007

A Bartkauz, or Great Grey Owl, swoops down from a wall of the Kassleburg Pelm during the Adler und Wolfspark in Pelm bei Gerolstein bird show. The Great Grey Owl uses the advantages of its uniques ear positioning and the tufts of feathers around its keen eyes to listen to and watch for prey; they then swoop low for their catch. They have excellent hearing, and can capture prey moving in tunnels beneath 60 cm (2 feet) of snow.

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Herr Ludger Kluthausen, a Falconer and co-owner of the Adler und Wolfspark in Pelm bei Gerolstein presents a Gansegeier, the Eurasian Griffon/Eurasian Vulture, to visitors during one of the park's daily bird shows. The Eurasian Vulture is one of the oldest known vultures; they typically live and breed in crags in mountains in Europe, north Africa, and Asia.

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080703-F-1779B-009

Herr Ludger Kluthausen walks in the rain as he describes the abilities of a Schleiereule (Barn Owl/Screech Owl) during the Adler und Wolfspark in Pelm bei Gerolstein bird show. The Barn Owl is the most common species of owl, and one of the most widespread of all birds. The Barn Owl can hiss like a snake, and when captured or cornered, it throws itself on its back and flails the sharp talons on its feet.

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany-- Members of the German Red Cross respond to a scenerio at the Mutual Aid Agreement Validation Exercise July 12, 2008.Emergency responders from the Air Base as well as the surrounding communities joined together to practice emergency response to help bridge language and response technique barriers. U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jenifer Calhoun.

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080712-F-0570C-120

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany-- Fire Fighters from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron check their gear during the Mutual Aid Agreement Validation Exercise July 12, 2008. Emergency responders from the Air Base as well as the surrounding communities joined together to practice emergency response to help bridge language and response technique barriers. U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jenifer Calhoun.

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080712-F-0570C-222

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany-- Herr Frank Weis and Staff Sgt. Eric Ackerman, both Fire Fighters from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron, celebrate after the completion of the Mutual Aid Agreement Validation Exercise July 12, 2008. Emergency responders from the Air Base as well as the surrounding communities joined together to practice emergency response to help bridge language and response technique barriers. U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jenifer Calhoun.

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080726-F-3213M-023

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Young Open House visitors sit and observe aircraft maintenance group demonstrations, July 26, 2008. The Open House included static displays, and squadron demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Staci Miller)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman Christian Davey, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron, stands ready to explain the General Electric 129 F-16 jet engine to interested visitors during the Open House, July 26, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Staci Miller)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Visitors take the opportunity to explore a C-5 Galaxy; one of several aircraft on display during the Open House, July 26, 2008. The Open House included static displays, and squadron demonstrations. More than 15 thousand visitors attended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Staci Miller)

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080726-F-3213M-143

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Open House visitors sit and observe different aircraft and historical equipment, July 26, 2008. The Open House included static displays and squadron demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Staci Miller)

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080726-F-3213M-197

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Open House visitors walk around and observe different aircraft and historical equipment, July 26, 2008. The Open House included static displays, squadron demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Staci Miller)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Open House visitors walk around and observe different aircraft and historical equipment, July 26, 2008. The Open House included static displays, squadron demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Staci Miller)

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