U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Richard, 480th Fighter Squadron commander, right, talks to Spangdahlem Elementary school students about squadron operations during a 480th FS tour at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2019. Students learned about what it takes to be a pilot, what equipment they wear, how weather affects aircraft and saw an F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)