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First wave of 480th FS returns home

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Maj. Greg Boland, 480th Fighter Squadron pilot from Reading, Pa., hugs his children Rylie and Carter Sept. 15, 2013, after returning from a deployment. Airmen assigned to the 480th FS train to provide decisive combat power to combatant commanders for contingency operations down range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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First wave of 480th FS returns home

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Lisa Boland, and her children Carter and Rylie, wait in suspense during a deployment homecoming Sept. 15, 2013. More than 100 friends, family and Airmen showed up to support the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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First wave of 480th FS returns home

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A group of F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft sit on the flightline during a deployment homecoming Sept. 15, 2013. The 480th FS Airmen and aircraft deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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First wave of 480th FS returns home

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Della Chalverus, daughter of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Marshall Chalverus, 480th Fighter Squadron leadership from Seattle, makes a welcome home sign to be used at a deployment homecoming Sept. 14, 2013. Families of the 480th FS deployed Airmen came together to decorate the squadron in preparation for their return. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Aircraft Maintenance: Supporting the Mission in the Wild Blue Yonder

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paul Garton, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons team chief from Muskegon, Mich., conducts a Lau-118 functional check Sept. 12, 2013. The 52nd AMXS, at 25 percent manning, have contributed to 114 flown sorties of 116 in the past three months. As a preventative measure during the no-fly months, Airmen continued to run maintenance on aircraft systems and parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

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Aircraft Maintenance: Supporting the Mission in the Wild Blue Yonder

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cindy Frias, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons crew member from New York, conducts a Lau-118 functional check Sept. 12, 2013. Aircraft go through a 10-day phase inspection every 400 hours. To ensure mission readiness maintenance leadership reviews all inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

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Aircraft Maintenance: Supporting the Mission in the Wild Blue Yonder

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Gondek, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member from Chicopee, Mass., conducts an end of runway inspection Sept. 12, 2013. Airmen from the 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit are responsible for servicing, inspecting, maintaining, weapons loading, and launch and recovery of the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

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Aircraft Maintenance: Supporting the Mission in the Wild Blue Yonder

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Ingram, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems craftsman from Slidell, La., conducts a post-flight hydraulic engine differential pressure inspection Sept. 12, 2013. Aircraft maintainers provide pilots with fully functional aircraft allowing them to train and fight. This single unit maintains aircraft for the entire wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

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Sabers remember 9/11

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Mota, 52nd Communications Squadron military postal clerk from Queens, N.Y., and U.S. Air Force Col. David Julazadeh, 52nd Fighter Wing commander from Chillacothe, Ill., place a wreath in front of a 9/11 memorial during a commemorative ceremony Sept. 11, 2013. The mistress of ceremony shared the story of Mota, who was directly affected by the events that took place 12 years ago, and how his life has changed since then. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Sabers remember 9/11

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Members of the Spangdahlem community take a moment during a 9/11 commemorative ceremony Sept. 11, 2013, to remember those who lost their lives. The ceremony included a prayer, poem reading and remembrance of the attack that occurred 12 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Sabers remember 9/11

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – The 52nd Force Support Squadron Honor Guard team march in front of a formation of Airmen during a 9/11 commemorative ceremony Sept. 11, 2013. A few hundred Airman and local area leaders attended the ceremony at the Spangdahlem Air Park Memorial. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Soldering course strengthens connections

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Enrique Campbell, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare systems technician from Laredo, Texas, performs soldering techniques during a basic soldering class Sept. 10, 2013. The basic soldering course, led by 372nd Training Squadron instructors, is open to all military card holders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Soldering course strengthens connections

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Peoples, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare systems technician from Mount Pocono, Pa., brushes off soldering flux from a hook terminal during a basic soldering class Sept. 10, 2013. Flux is a chemical cleaning agent used in soldering, but must be removed after use because its highly corrosive nature could cause premature defects if left on a connection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Soldering course strengthens connections

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Peoples, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare systems technician from Mount Pocono, Pa., inspects the solder on a hook terminal during a basic soldering class Sept. 10, 2013. Soldering connections must be reviewed thoroughly to prevent any breaks in the connection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Soldering course strengthens connections

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Salzman, 372nd Training Squadron avionics instructor from Sunrise, Fla., solders a hook terminal during a basic soldering class Sept. 10, 2013. The course teaches Airmen soldering techniques on various connector types, including hook and turret terminals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Soldering course strengthens connections

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Salzman, 372nd Training Squadron avionics instructor from Sunrise, Fla., left, demonstrates proper soldering technique for U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Enrique Campbell, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare systems technician from Laredo, Texas, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Peoples, 52nd CMS electronic warfare systems technician from Mount Pocono, Pa., during a soldering class Sept. 10, 2013. The four-day course covers basic safety and risk management for soldering, along with basic soldering techniques. (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. Nicollete Ngiraiwet, 702nd Munitions Support Squadron commander support staff NCOIC, is the Super Saber Performer for the week of Sept. 5 - 11. (Courtesy photo)

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Building bombs

Staff Sgt. Daniel Chapman 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions crew chief assembles parts for a Guided Bomb Unit-54 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 16, 2013. Airmen frequently refer to the technical order when building munitions since precise placement of the different components ensures the weapon will work correctly. Chapman is deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and is a native of Marion, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jack Sanders)

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Lodging Olympics

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Ramstein and Spangdahlem Air Bases’ lodging facility employees receive their participation medals and trophies as part of the Lodging Olympics hosted at the Eifel Club Aug. 29, 2013. Spangdahlem won overall in the afternoon-long competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Siekert/Released))

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Lodging Olympics

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Martin Molli, 52nd Force Support Squadron, sprints to the finish line in the Dizzy Relay event of the Lodging Olympics after spinning around a baseball bat five times at the Eifel Club Aug. 29, 2013. The afternoon-long event brought employees from both Ramstein and Spangdahlem Air Bases’ lodging facilities together for friendly competition and morale building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Siekert/Released)

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