7/2/2012 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Tyler Clemons, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, rappels down the control tower during training here June 29. Firefighters from the 52nd CES complete rappelling training so they can be rescue certified to perform rope and high-angle rescue techniques. The firefighters train annually to ensure the force maintains the highest level of proficiency and readiness for rapid rescue attempts in demanding situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

7/2/2012 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airmen 1st Class Jonathan Krenzer, left, and Tyler Clemons, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, rappel down the control tower during training here June 29. Firefighters from the 52nd CES complete rappelling training so they can be rescue certified to perform rope and high-angle rescue techniques. The firefighters train annually to ensure the force maintains the highest level of proficiency and readiness for rapid rescue attempts in demanding situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

7/2/2012 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Cory Gonzales, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, puts on gloves before rappel training at the control tower here June 29. Firefighters from the 52nd CES complete rappelling training so they can be rescue certified to perform rope and high-angle rescue techniques. The firefighters train annually to ensure the force maintains the highest level of proficiency and readiness for rapid rescue attempts in demanding situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

7/2/2012 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Senior Airman Steven Vandenburgh, center, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, safety-checks a rig before it can be used to rappel at the control tower here June 29. Firefighters from the 52nd CES complete rappelling training so they can be rescue certified to perform rope and high-angle rescue techniques. The firefighters train annually to ensure the force maintains the highest level of proficiency and readiness for rapid rescue attempts in demanding situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

7/2/2012 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Lt. Col. William Kale, left, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron commander, and Airman 1st Class Tyler Clemons, 52nd CES firefighter, rappel down the control tower during training here June 29. Firefighters from the 52nd CES complete rappelling training so they can be rescue certified to perform rope and high-angle rescue techniques. The firefighters train annually to ensure the force maintains the highest level of proficiency and readiness for rapid rescue attempts in demanding situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

7/2/2012 - Senior Airman Steven Vandenburgh, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, pulls up a rope with rappelling equipment attached during training at the control tower here June 29. Firefighters from the 52nd CES complete rappelling training so they can be rescue certified to perform rope and high-angle rescue techniques. The firefighters train annually to ensure the force maintains the highest level of proficiency and readiness for rapid rescue attempts in demanding situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

7/2/2012 - SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Gerd Mueller, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, pulls up a rope with rappelling equipment attached during training at the control tower here June 29. Firefighters from the 52nd CES complete rappelling training so they can be rescue certified to perform rope and high-angle rescue techniques. The firefighters train annually to ensure the force maintains the highest level of proficiency and readiness for rapid rescue attempts in demanding situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)