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German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge strengthens American, German bond

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Gula, 691st Cyber Operations Squadron storage and virtualization operator, participates in the weapons qualification portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge course at the Breitenwald Training Area, Germany, July 12, 2023. The marksmanship course is one of eight events used to evaluate the participants endurance, strength, accuracy and ability to adapt, as a part of the qualifications for the GAFPB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)

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German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge strengthens American, German bond

U.S. military personnel from the Kaiserslautern Military Community set up targets during the marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge course at the Breitenwald Training Area, Germany, July 12, 2023. Members compete in a series of tests requiring physical fitness, tactical skills, and mental endurance to earn the GAFPB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)

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German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge strengthens American, German bond

German air force Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Angel, NATO Allied Air Command training noncommissioned officer, right, mentors U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cannon Robichaud, 691st Cyber Operations System cyber operator, left, during the marksmanship portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge event at the Breitenwald Training Area, Germany, July 12, 2023. Marksmanship skills are required to demonstrate military proficiency as part of the GAFPB, which includes firing a weapon in standing, kneeling and prone positions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)

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German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge strengthens American, German bond

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the Kaiserslautern Military Community, Germany participate in the 1,000 meter sprint portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. The process of earning the GAFPB involves a series of tests including Combat Lifesaver Training; donning chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense gear; participating in a basic fitness test; firing an M18 pistol for a marksmanship event; and a 100 meters swim in uniform and more throughout the multi-day event (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)

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German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge strengthens American, German bond

German air force Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Angel, NATO Allied Air Command training noncommissioned officer, motivates an Airman assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, during the flexed arm hang portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge course at Ramstein AB, Germany, July 11, 2023. During the flexed arm hang, participants must not lower the bar below their chin and need a minimum of 25 seconds to receive the bronze badge and a minimum of 65 seconds to receive the gold eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)

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German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge strengthens American, German bond

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, holds his chin above a bar during the flexed arm hang portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge course at Ramstein AB, July 11, 2023. The GAFPB originated in the 19th century and has become a symbol of skill, discipline and professionalism within the German military and now allows foreign militaries to compete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo)

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Family dinner in Normandy for D-Day 79

Normandy locals explain the process of family dinner night during D-Day 79 celebrations in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 1, 2023. The purpose of the dinner was to pair U.S. military members with local French families to discuss culture, military life and share stories about the significance of celebrating the liberation of D-Day. The lives of the service members lost in 1944 cannot be paid back, but the Normandy locals showed their appreciation for the selfless service and sacrifice of the Americans who stormed the beaches 79 years ago in defense of global peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, puts a coin in a cabinet at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 2, 2023. RAB was recognised for supporting our German host nation partners through the Global Gateway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, is coined by Thomas Hitschler, the parliamentary state secretary for the German Ministry of Defense, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 2, 2023. RAB was recognised for supporting our German host nation partners through the Global Gateway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, Command Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, the 86th Airlift Wing Command Chief, and Thomas Hitschler, the parliamentary state secretary for the German Ministry of Defense, pose for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 2, 2023. Hitchler expressed his gratitude to RAB for continued support to host nation leaders as the Global Gateway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)

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Thomas Hitschler, the parliamentary state secretary for the German Ministry of Defense, presents U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, with a gift at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 2, 2023. Hitchler expressed his gratitude to RAB for continued support to host nation leaders as the Global Gateway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)

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A coin rests in a case to be viewed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 2, 2023. RAB was recognised by Thomas Hitschler, the parliamentary state secretary for the German Ministry of Defense, for supporting our German host nation partners through the Global Gateway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)

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Members of the 86th Security Forces Squadron control traffic at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 1, 2022. The roundabout was closed off in order to ensure the safety of onlookers of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)

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Santa Claus greets children after a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 1, 2022, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Santa arrived on a fire truck to greet children who attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)

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A plaque glistens in the rain in front of a Christmas tree before a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 1, 2022, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. This Christmas tree was planted in 2010 as a symbol of the partnership between the 86th Airlift Wing and their local host nation counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)

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A Christmas tree stands in a roundabout after a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 1, 2022, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The tree will be lit from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. during the holiday season, and all the lights are LED powered for energy conservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)

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USO volunteers hand out hot chocolate to Airmen and their families at a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 1, 2022, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The Ramstein USO offers food, beverages and other support to various base events throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)

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Local farmers that work in the area surrounding the flight line at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Airfield-Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, plate some pancakes and sausage, Oct. 11, 2022. The breakfast was hosted by the 424th Air Base Squadron in honor of the support from the local farmers who work on the land surrounding the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 424th Air Base Squadron fire station give a demonstration to local farmers at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Airfield-Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Oct. 11, 2022. The farmers were given an opportunity to use the department’s specialty tools, ride in fire trucks and participate in a fire extinguishing simulation as part of the 424th ABS appreciation for their support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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The 424 Air Base Squadron takes a group of local farmers to the air traffic control tower at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Airfield-Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Oct. 11, 2022. While there the group was able to watch the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, practice cargo aerial drop maneuvers as an example of why this flight line is crucial for NATO’s mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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