Eagle pilot upgrades to NATO mission commander

ALBACETE AIR BASE, Spain -- (from left) Capt. Aaron Schuett, Capt. Cody Clark, Maj. Jason Bianchi, Capt. Robert Hendrick, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilots, walk to their F-15C Eagles to prepare for a training mission during the Tactical Leadership Program Jan. 18, 2013. The 493rd FS is participating in the multi-national program, which develops key leadership and mission planning skills needed for NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lausanne Morgan)

Eagle pilot upgrades to NATO mission commander

ALBACETE AIR BASE, Spain -- Capt. Aaron Schuett, 493rd Fighter Squadron chief of mobility, dons flight gear along with other aircrew members prior to flying a training mission during the Tactical Leadership Program Jan. 18, 2013. The 493rd FS is participating in the multi-national program, which develops key leadership and mission planning skills needed for NATO operations. Based on his tactical and leadership ability, Schuett was chosen to be the squadron representative to go through the NATO-specific upgrade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lausanne Morgan)

Base software license manager displays "Excellence in All We Do"

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Senior Airman Kelsey Scott, 48th Communications Squadron base software license manager and personal wireless communication systems alternate, modifies a user profile Jan. 24, 2013. Scott was nominated for a Liberty Spotlight because she displays the core value of "Excellence in All We Do." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dana J. Butler)

Airman sets Reapers up for success in Spain

ALBACETE AIR BASE, Spain -- Airman 1st Class Ivy Collins, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to communicate with Lt. Col. Mike Casey, 493rd Fighter Squadron commander, prior to the launch of six F-15C Eagles from the 493rd Fighter Squadron during the Tactical Leadership Program Jan. 16, 2013. The 493rd FS is participating in the multi-national program, which develops key leadership and mission planning skills needed for NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lausanne Morgan)

Airman sets Reapers up for success in Spain

ALBACETE AIR FORCE BASE, Spain -- Airman 1st Class Ivy Collins, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight checks prior to the launch of six F-15C Eagles from the 493rd Fighter Squadron during the Tactical Leadership Program Jan. 16, 2013. The 493rd FS is participating in the multi-national program, which develops key leadership and mission planning skills needed for NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lausanne Morgan)

Liberty Airmen become Maintainers for a Day

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - Maintainer for a Day participants watch as Airman 1st Class Jordan Fuller, 48th Maintenance Operation Squadron weapons load crew member and native of Burnsville, Minn., drives an MJ-1, a vehicle specially made to load munitions, during a weapons load Jan. 18, 2013. The Maintainer for a Day program allowed Airmen who work in units other than the 48th Maintenance Group to experience what it is like to be an aircraft maintainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Linch)