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Ukraine CMSAF visits Spangdahlem

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Kostiantyn Stanislavchuk watches an F-16 engine blast into an engine test cell March 22, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Test engines are sent to the Spangdahlem test cells periodically for in-depth inspections to ensure their reliability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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Ukraine CMSAF visits Spangdahlem

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Kostiantyn Stanislavchuk speaks to attendees of an all-call hosted March 22, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The purpose of Chief Stanislavchuk’s visit was to enhance joint nation interoperability and discuss issues affecting the international community of enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Ukraine CMSAF visits Spangdahlem

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Kostiantyn Stanislavchuk speaks to attendees of an all-call hosted March 22, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The purpose of Chief Stanislavchuk’s visit was to enhance joint nation interoperability and discuss issues affecting the international community of enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Ukraine CMSAF visits Spangdahlem

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Kostiantyn Stanislavchuk, right, engages with Airmen during a luncheon March 22, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The purpose of Chief Stanislavchuk’s visit was to enhance joint nation interoperability and discuss issues affecting the international community of enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Ukraine CMSAF visits Spangdahlem

U.S. Air Force Col. Leslie Hauck, 52nd Fighter Wing Commander, right, greets Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Kostiantyn Stanislavchuk, March 22, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Chief Stanislavchuk visited various USAF education and training institutions during his visit to discuss future education and training opportunities for the Ukrainian Armed Forces non-commissioned officer corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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KC-135 hot-pit refuel

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Fernando Martinez, 97th Air Refueling Squadron crew chief assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, begins hot-pit refueling a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing from Fairchild AFB, Nov. 18, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Hot-pit refueling occurs when an aircraft is fueled immediately after landing, keeping one engine running to reduce response time and return to the air quickly for any mission, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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KC-135 hot-pit refuel

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Burnett, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) fuels distribution operator, and Tech. Sgt. Alex Keely, 52nd LRS fuels distribution NCO in charge, connect an R-11 Hydrant Servicing Module (HSM) into a fuel pit Nov. 18, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. This is the first time in which HSM has been used to its full potential as the 52nd LRS fuels flight has solved a compatibility issue impacting its overall use throughout Pacific Air Force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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KC-135 hot-pit refuel

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Camm, 97th Air Refueling Squadron ground crew member assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, marshals a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing from Fairchild AFB, for a hot-pit refuel Nov. 18, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Hot-pit refueling is used to rapidly return an aircraft to the sky after landing by leaving one engine running during the refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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KC-135 hot-pit refuel

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 97th Air Refueling Squadron assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, watch a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing from Fairchild AFB, taxi for refueling Nov. 18, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The 92nd ARW aircraft arrived at Spangdahlem AB March 9, 2022, to support NATO’s Air Shielding mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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KC-135 hot-pit refuel

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alex Keely, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution NCO in charge, connects an R-11 Hydrant Servicing Module (HSM) into a fuel pit Nov. 18, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Airmen can simultaneously connect the R-11 HSM to the ground fuel pit and aircraft to transfer fuel from the base’s underground reserves directly to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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KC-135 hot-pit refuel

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Camm, 97th Air Refueling Squadron ground crew member assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, monitors a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing from Fairchild AFB, during a hot-pit refuel Nov. 18, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Hot-pit is used to eliminate downtime, leaving an engine of the aircraft running while it is being refueled. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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KC-135 hot-pit refuel

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 97th Air Refueling Squadron assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, prepare to inspect a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing from Fairchild AFB, before a hot-pit refuel Nov. 18, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Ground crew members first check aircraft brakes for overheating, chock the aircraft and begin the hot-pit process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, receives a tour of the Centralized Engine Repair Facility from Maj. Kevin Walton, 52nd Maintenance Squadron commander, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 16, 2022. The Chief of Chaplains establishes guidance and provides advice on all matters pertaining to the religious and moral welfare of 770,000 Air and Space Force personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, shakes hands with Airmen assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Group and 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 16, 2022. During the visit, Kitchens recognized superior performers who not only excel at what they do, but also promote teamwork and resiliency, while supporting their wingmen and the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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USAF Chief of Chaplains visits Spangdahlem

(Far left) Chaplain (Maj.) Anthony Wiggins, 52nd Fighter Wing, welcomes Chief Master Sgt. Sadie Chambers, Religious Affairs senior enlisted advisor, and Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 16, 2022. The U.S. Air Force Chief of Chaplains organizes, trains and equips the Chaplain Corps to inspire readiness in others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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USAF Chief of Chaplains visits Spangdahlem

Chaplain (Capt.) Raidel Leon-Martinez, 52nd Fighter Wing, engages with members assigned to the 52nd Contracting Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 10, 2022. The Chaplain Corps provides spiritual care and the opportunity for Air Force members and their families to exercise their constitutional right to the free exercise of religion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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USAF Chief of Chaplains visits Spangdahlem

Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, and Chief Master Sgt. Sadie Chambers, Religious Affairs senior enlisted advisor, interact with snakes while visiting the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Management Office at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 16, 2022. Chambers is responsible for the deliberate development of over 1,000 active-duty Air Force, Guard and Reserve Religious Affairs Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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USAF Chief of Chaplains visits Spangdahlem

Col. Leslie Hauck, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, (right), shows Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, a map of the base during a tour at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 16, 2022. Kitchens visited Spangdahlem to engage with units supporting the NATO defense operations in support of the Ukraine crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Spangdahlem honors POW/MIA

A wreath on display during a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony, Sept. 15, 2022, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Approximately 82,000 Americans remain unaccounted for as a consequence of all past and ongoing conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Spangdahlem honors POW/MIA

Col. William McKibban, 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander, and Hubert Caloud, superintendent of the Oise-Aisne American cemetery, France, pay tribute to prisoners of war and those missing in action by laying a wreath, Sept. 15, 2022, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The National POW/MIA Recognition Day was established in 1979 through a presidential proclamation and is honored annually on the third Friday in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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