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190516-F-ON660-0047

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Ostrom, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, left, presents the John L. Levitow award to Senior Airman Justin Gray, 52nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, right, during the Pitsenbarger Airman Leadership School 19-D graduation in Club Eifel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 16, 2019. The Levitow award is the highest honor given to the student who displays excellence in all categories of ALS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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Spangdahlem firefighters train RAF counterparts on F-16, hydrazine emergency procedures

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph Horocofsky, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection station chief, stands with members of the Defence Fire Rescue team at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland. Horocofsky and another 52nd CES firefighter conducted specialized training for the RAF Lossiemouth crews ahead of exercise Formidable Shield, currently underway at the base. The training covered the unique aspects of dealing with the F-16 Fighting Falcon during a ground emergency. (Courtesy photo)

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190116-F-ON660-178

Jens Fleer, 52nd Fighter Wing base falconer, swings a lure to retrieve his hawk at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 16, 2019. Fleer uses birds of prey to catch pests, such as crows, to keep air space clear so aircraft can safely fly. The lure is made with a crow wing to help attract and train with the hawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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A female hawk, trained by Jens Fleer, 52nd Fighter Wing base falconer, feeds on a crow at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 16, 2019. Trained birds of prey reduce the number of pests that could get caught in, and damage aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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Jens Fleer, 52nd Fighter Wing base falconer, lets his female hawk feed on a crow at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 16, 2019. Wildlife can cause foreign object damage to aircraft. Fleer uses hawks to keep the sky and flightline clear of pests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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190514-F-ON660-0008

A male hawk hunts at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. Hawks, and other birds of prey, are trained to eliminate smaller birds and pests that could get caught in aircraft intakes and cause damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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A male hawk perches on his trainer's arm at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. The bird of prey is trained to hunt on base to eliminate the chance of aircraft bird strikes, which can damage aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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190514-F-ON660-0124

Jens Fleer, 52nd Fighter Wing base falconer, watches his hawk at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. Fleer hunts with his birds on base several times per week. Despite their title, falconers train many types of birds of prey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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190514-F-ON660-0346

Jens Fleer, 52nd Fighter Wing base falconer, launches his male hawk at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. Fleer trains hawks to keep the sky clear of birds that could damage aircraft. Spangdahlem also employs a base hunter who eliminates larger pests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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190514-F-ON660-0359

A male hawk perches on his trainer's arm at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. The bird is used to control the population of pests that could potentially cause aircraft damage. The hawk targets grounded birds and pests, rather than birds that are already airborne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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Jens Fleer, 52nd Fighter Wing base falconer, prepares to hunt with a female hawk at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 16, 2019. Hawks are trained to catch pests that could potentially get caught in, and damage aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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52nd FW vice commander takes final flight at Spangdahlem

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, piloted by Col. Tad Clark, 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander, taxis toward a hardened aircraft shelter during Clark's fini-flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 13, 2019. Clark's family, friends and colleagues showed up to watch his last flight at Spangdahlem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd FW vice commander takes final flight at Spangdahlem

U.S. Air Force Col. Tad Clark, 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander, smiles at his family before exiting his F-16 Fighting Falcon after a fini-flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 13, 2019. Clark's family, friends and colleagues greeted Clark in front of a hardened aircraft shelter after his final flight at Spangdahlem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd FW vice commander takes final flight at Spangdahlem

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over Col. Tad Clark, 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander, and guests attending his fini-flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 13, 2019. Fini-flights are a tradition dating back to World War II and marks the last flight of the pilot's assignment or career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd FW vice commander takes final flight at Spangdahlem

Children of U.S. Air Force Col. Tad Clark, 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander, spray him with water after his fini-flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 13, 2019. Family, friends and colleagues came out for the celebration that marked Clark's final flight at the 52nd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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52nd FW vice commander takes final flight at Spangdahlem

U.S. Air Force Col. Tad Clark, 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander, writes down remarks in a logbook from his F-16 Fighting Falcon fini-flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 13, 2019. The fini-flight ceremony included Clark's family, friends and colleagues and celebrated his final flight at Spangdahlem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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190505-F-OT290-0660

The Spangdahlem lady Sabers softball team protected their home field and dominated the Cinco de Mayo Softball Championship Tournament held at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 3 to 5, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)

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Katie Campbell, Spangdahlem women's softball team starting shortstop, waits for a pitch to hit at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 5, 2019. Campbell was one of five Sabers to receive an individual award at the conclusion of the tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)

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Ayelen Verdie, Spangdahlem women's softball team catcher, calls for a timeout at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 5, 2019. The women's team placed first out of an eight team field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)

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The Spangdahlem women's softball team celebrate a 16-2 victory over Lakenheath at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 5, 2019. The Lady Sabers defeated eight other teams to become Cinco de Mayo Tournament champions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)

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