1/11/2013 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander, greets Airmen from the 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron during a visit inside Hangar 2, Jan. 10, 2013. Franklin visited the base to meet with Airmen and to address local operational challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

1/11/2013 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany - Klaus Rodens, Spangdahlem mayor, presents the 9/11 memorial to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander, during Franklin's visit, Jan. 10, 2013. Franklin met with Mayor Rodens to talk about local partnerships and community events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

1/11/2013 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, center, 3rd Air Force commander, speaks with Airmen of the 52nd Fighter Wing after a lunch at the Mosel Dining Facility, Jan. 10, 2013. Franklin addressed upcoming changes, leadership and creating a successful future for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

1/11/2013 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander, speaks with Airmen from the Pitsenbarger Airman Leadership School and First Term Airmen Center during a visit to Spangdahlem, Jan. 10, 2013. Franklin encouraged the Airmen to become future leaders of the Air Force and reminded them that they are all responsible for the future of the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)