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Leukemia survivors earn their wings

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Sarah Pittman, 4, poses for a photo at the 480th Fighter Squadron Aug. 16, 2013. Sarah and another child recovering from leukemia toured the 480th FS and were given flightsuits with callsigns before viewing an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Leukemia survivors earn their wings

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Douglass, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection technician from Valley City, Ohio, shows Sarah Pittman, 4, how to operate the water cannon aboard a fire truck Aug. 16, 2013. Sarah was diagnosed with leukemia in December 2010. Although she no longer needs IV chemotherapy, she regularly receives checkups and medication at the Mutterhaus der Borrormaerinnen in Trier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Leukemia survivors earn their wings

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Collins, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge of Explosive Ordnance Disposal plans and intelligence from Pine Mountain Valley, Ga., demonstrates EOD capabilities for a base tour Aug. 16, 2013. Families of children who receive treatment at a local German hospital were shown around Spangdahlem AB to experience what it is like to be a Saber for a day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Super Saber Performer

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe Tainatongo, 52nd Medical Support Squadron pharmacy frontline supervisor NCOIC, is the Super Saber Performer for the week of Aug. 22-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Hot Diggity Dog

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shiloh Bell, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler from Vista, Calif., with her military working dog, Blitz, attack USAF Staff Sgt. Calvin Moore, 52nd SFS military working dog handler, from Harrah, Okla., as he acts as an intruder during a K-9 competition between MWD units from Spangdahlem and Ramstein Air Bases Aug. 16, 2013. Team Spangdahlem won overall during the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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Hot Diggity Dog

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christel Gill, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler from Flagler Beach, Fla., evacuates her military working dog, Egra, during an injury simulation during a K-9 competition between MWD units from Spangdahlem and Ramstein Air Bases Aug. 16, 2013. If a MWD is wounded, the handler must carry it to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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Hot Diggity Dog

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Beddes (left), 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler from Sugar City, Idaho, and U.S. Army Capt. Alisha Gehling, 52nd Medical Group Veterinary Treatment Facility officer in charge from Portland, Ore., simulate field medical treatment on a wounded military working dog during a K-9 competition between MWD units from Spangdahlem and Ramstein Air Bases Aug. 16, 2013. Field medical skills prepare the handlers for war-time scenarios; these skills are an important first step to apply before they can get their wounded dog to a veterinarian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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Hot Diggity Dog

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christel Gill, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler from Flagler Beach, Fla., and her military working dog, Egra, conduct a cursory search during a K-9 competition between MWD units from Spangdahlem and Ramstein Air Bases Aug. 16, 2013. The course is designed to test each team’s ability in detection, aggression, building searches, and life saving ability through field medical skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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Firefighters train to ensure mission success

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Tellish, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief from Pittsburg, communicates to his fellow firefighters with hand gestures during an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. Communicating with an oxygen mask is difficult, but fire protection Airmen use any means necessary to relay a message during an incident such as this. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Firefighters train to ensure mission success

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Tellish, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief from Pittsburg, Pa., left, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua McGath, fire protection technician from Stewart, Fla., discuss their next move during an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. In a real-world situation such as this, the area would be classified as immediately dangerous to life or health, requiring firefighters to wear oxygen masks protecting themselves from any airborne contaminants before attempting to rescue any victims. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Firefighters train to ensure mission success

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Crotta, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief from Palatine, Ill., left, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Prokowich, 52nd CES fire protection technician carry a fire hose in to a hardened aircraft shelter during an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. Firefighters learn to proceed into these situations in a sweeping motion from one corner to another to be sure all potential victims are found with such low visibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Firefighters train to ensure mission success

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua McGath, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection technician from Stewart, Fla., opens the doors of a hardened aircraft shelter during an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. In addition to learning to feel doors for heat, firefighters must also understand the need to wait until a fire hose is positioned near the entrance of a structure prior to entry, ensuring the safety of all rescuers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Firefighters train to ensure mission success

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Prokowich, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection technician from Clermont, Fla., runs a fire hose during an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. Firefighters learn to move quickly and efficiently so they can react to dangerous situations without fail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Firefighters train to ensure mission success

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Reyna, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection technician from Austin, Texas, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft inside a hardened aircraft shelter during an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. Reyna will simulate being a pilot trapped in the cockpit during the training to test the firefighters on rescue procedures and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Firefighters train to ensure mission success

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Firefighters from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron gather after an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. This type of training is held on a routine basis to ensure fire technicians are prepared for real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Firefighters train to ensure mission success

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Firefighters from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in an aircraft fire training exercise Aug. 14, 2013. Training on aircraft disasters is held every week in the 52nd CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Super Saber Performer

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Felhofer, 52nd Logistic Readiness Squadron individual equipment element NCO, is the Super Saber Performer for the week of Aug. 15-21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Released)

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Leadership installs Fiber optic cables

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Grengs, 52nd Fighter Wing command chief master sergeant, polishes the end of a fiber optic cable with fine sandpaper Aug. 14, 2013. Polishing the fiber is necessary to remove excess epoxy. Fiber optic cables are used for mass data transfers that support more than 60 terabits of data per strand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

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Leadership installs Fiber optic cables

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Grengs, 52nd Fighter Wing command chief master sergeant, looks through a fiber scope at a fiber optic cable Aug. 14, 2013. The fiber scope is used to see any excess epoxy that dries over the fiber optic cable. More than 60 terabits of data can be transferred through a single strand of fiber optic cable before it melts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

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Leadership installs Fiber optic cables

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S Air Force Senior Airman Kasey Perkins, 52nd Communications Squadron cable maintenance journeyman from Knoxville Tenn., performs a hot melt Aug. 14, 2013. A hot melt connects the fiber optic cable to a hot melt connector which is later plugged into a fiber patch panel. In order to send and receive data through fiber optic cables at least two fibers are needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

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