German Air Force Tactical Air Force Squadron 33 commander,

German Air Force Tactical Air Force Squadron 33 commander, Col. Thomas Schneider, greets 52nd Fighter Wing Vice Commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Hokaj, prior to a tour at Buechel Air Base Oct. 17, 2019. Visitors were given an inside look at the base's unique capabilities and observed a German-Air-Force-led readiness exercise. Exercises are important tools through which NATO tests and validates concepts, procedures, systems and tactics; more broadly, they enable militaries and civilian organisations to test capabilities and practice working together in demanding situations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sergeant Levi Rowse)