Look out below

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeff Vogel, 435th Contingency Response Group contingency aircraft controller, Israeli Air Force Eitan Haredim air traffic controller and Tech. Sgt. Shawn Smith, 435th CRG contingency airfield manager, look out on the flightline, Dec. 8, 2009, Nevatim Air Force Base, Israel. The 435th CRG air traffic controllers were the liaison between the Israeli controller and the American mission during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Mosness)

Heart Link

(L to r) Le Andra Knicely spouse of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steven Knicely, 569th United States Forces Police Squadron, Dawn Vandebogert spouse of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Donald Vandebogert, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron, Marissa Lock spouse of U.S. Air Force Capt. Jeremy Lock, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron, gather to talk about how much fun the Bingo game was during the Heart Link program held on Ramtein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 2, 2009. The program is designed to introduce new military spouses to the Air Force way of life and how a supportive family plays a vital role to the success of the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Desiree Esposito)

Heart Link

Kathie Palmore spouse of U.S. Air Force Col. Carroll Palmore, 86th Air Lift Wing Dental Squadron, participates in a game of Bingo during the Heart Link program held on Ramtein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 2, 2009. The program is designed to introduce new military spouses to the Air Force way of life and how a supportive family plays a vital role to the success of the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Desiree Esposito)

Heart Link

(L to r) Denise Loveless spouse of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Oscar Loveless, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron, Susan Phillips spouse of U.S. Air Force Capt. Bradford Phillips, 86th Medical Group, Le Andra Knicely spouse of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steven Knicely, 569th United States Forces Police Squadron, all work together to attempting to win a Bingo game while attending the Heart Link seminar held on Ramtein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 2, 2009. This dynamic program explains to spouses their critical role in the Air Force family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Desiree Esposito)

Ramstein C-130J spreads it wings

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules lands at Nevatim Air Force Base, Israel Dec. 6, 2009. Ramstein units participated in a 10-day training exercise to accomplish training requirements because of the strict air restrictions in Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Mosness)

Watch and learn

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sarah Santoro, 37th Airlift Squadron mission commander for Israel off station training briefs the crew, Dec. 6, 2009, Nevatim Air Force Base, Israel. The Israeli Air Force had observers on every flight during the 10-day training exercise for Ramstein Air Base. The Israelis were eager to host Ramstein units to learn more about the C-130J models they will be getting in the next couple of years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Mosness)

System override

A C-130J Super Hercules shows the altitude at the landing of Masada airstrip, Dec. 6, 2009. The altitude was so low that the aircraft could not recogonize more than 1,000 feet below sea level. The actual altitude was 1,400 feet below sea level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Mosness)

Look out

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Craig Morrison, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, watches as a Ramstein C-130J Super Hercules flies in formation, Dec. 6, 2009, over the Negev desert, Israel. Ramstein units participated in a 10-day training exercise to accomplish training requirements because of the strict air restrictions in Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Mosness)

Tour for Troops 2009 rocks Ramstein with music, laughter

Singer/songwriter Jessie James, known for hit songs such as "Wanted" and "My Cowboy," rocks out with Team Ramstein during Tour for the Troops 2009 in Hangar 1 Dec. 9, 2009, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The singer was joined by comedian Carlos Mencia and headliner Kid Rock as they toured various bases in Europe and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Dick)

Tour for Troops 2009 rocks Ramstein with music, laughter

Comedian Carlos Mencia, known for his stand-up comedy skits and show "Mind of Mencia," brings laughter to Team Ramstein during his Tour for the Troops 2009 family performance in Hangar 1 Dec. 9, 2009, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The comedian was joined by singer/songwriter Jessie James and headliner Kid Rock as they toured various bases in Europe and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Dick)

Tour for the Troops

Carlos Mencia performs a stand-up comedy routine for more than 250 people at the officer's club, Nov. 9, 2009, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Mr. Mencia is part of the 2009 Tour for the Troops, traveling to overseas bases entertaining service members and their families. (US Air Force Photo By: Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

Tour for the Troops

Carlos Mencia performs a stand-up comedy routine for more than 250 people at the officer's club, Nov. 9, 2009, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Mr. Mencia is part of the 2009 Tour for the Troops, traveling to overseas bases entertaining service members and their families. (US Air Force Photo By: Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)