Fire fighters rappel for training
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Tech. Sgt. Zachary McKinney, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department captain, left, and Master Sgt. Jon Silvis, 52nd CES Fire Department assistant chief, middle, help Senior Master Sgt. Paul Schmidt, 52nd CES first sergeant, gear up to rappel from the control tower here Aug. 29. Fire fighters with 52nd CES train to rappel so they can be proficient in high-angle rescue techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Brittney Frees)