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Two 56th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawks respond in a combat search and rescue scenario on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 16, 2015. Unlike other rescue squadrons, the 56th RQS is the only unit with a dedicated combat search and rescue force to conduct personnel recovery for a joint force. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride/Released)

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Pararescuemen assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron evacuate a simulated casualty in a combat search and rescue scenario on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 16, 2015. This demonstration was part of an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit to determine weather Joint Base Andrews or RAF Lakenheath will win the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride/Released)

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Members of the 48th Operations Group pose for a picture with Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, during an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 15, 2015. The IESB visited the Liberty Wing to determine weather Joint Base Andrews or RAF Lakenheath will win the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride/Released)

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Tech Sgt. Nathan Jackson, 48th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, briefs the program to Col. Stacey Hawkins, 10th Air Base Wing commander, during an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit on Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Jan. 15, 2015. The IESB visited the Liberty Wing to determine the winner of the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride/Released)

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Senior Airman Colton Ross, 48th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, explains his job to Col. Stacey Hawkins, 10th Air Base Wing commander, during an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit on Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Jan. 15, 2015. The IESB visited the Liberty Wing to determine the winner of the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride/Released)

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Col. Robert Novotny, 48th Fighter Wing commander, presents Capt. Matthew Kuta, 492nd Fighter Squadron pilot, the Distinguished Flying Cross at the Strike Eagle Complex during an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 15, 2015. Kuta led two F-15Es responding to troops in a contact situation in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan, May 21, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)

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Col. Robert Novotny, 48th Fighter Wing commander, presents Capt. Michael Benitez, 492nd Fighter Squadron pilot, the Distinguished Flying Cross at the Strike Eagle Complex during an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 15, 2015. Benitez led two F-15Es responding to troops in a contact situation in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan, May 21, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)

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Col. Robert Novotny, 48th Fighter Wing commander, presents Senior Airman Frank Troiano, 56th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, the Bronze Star Medal at the Strike Eagle Complex during an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 15, 2015. Troiano distinguished himself by exposing himself to enemy fire to reach three Afghan casualties, ensuring their proper care and transport to a higher level treatment facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Shane Thielmann, 48th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance crewcheif, shows Col. Stacey Hawkins, 10th Air Base Wing commander, how to assemble a BGU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bomb during an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 15, 2015. The IESB visited RAF Lakenheath to determine the winner of the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)

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Col. Stacey Hawkins, 10th Air Base Wing commander, shakes hands with Senior Airman Anthony Feret, 48th Maintenance Group aircraft armament systems journeyman, after a load crew demonstration during an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 15, 2015. RAF Lakenheath and Joint base Andrews were recognized as the top bases in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Christian Martinez-Negron, 48th Maintenance Group squadron lead crew team chief, hands a tool to Col. Stacey Hawkins, 10th Air Base Wing commander, to finish loading a bomb during an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 15, 2015. The IESB visited RAF Lakenheath to determine the winner of the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Andrew Williamson, left, 56th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, helps Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, put on jumpers oxygen and combat equipment for a military free fall operation during an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 15, 2015. The 56th RQS is the only personnel recovery asset in U.S. Air Forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)

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Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, gives a thumbs up after putting on all the gear needed for a military free-fall operation during an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 15, 2015. The 56th RQS is the only personnel recovery asset in U.S. Air Forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)

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Two 56th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawks respond in a combat search and rescue scenario at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 16, 2015. The CSAR demonstration was part of an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit to determine the winner of the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)

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Four pararescueman assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron evactuate a simulated wounded person during a combat search and rescue scenario at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 16, 2015. The CSAR demonstration was part of an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit to determine the winner of the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin R. Babis/Released)

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Col. John Devillier, 88th Air Base Wing commander, fires an MP5 submachine gun during an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit on Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Jan. 15, 2015. The IESB visited RAF Lakenheath to determine the winner of the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez/Released)

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Col. John Devillier, 88th Air Base Wing commander, waits for a Harris Hawk to land on his arm at a birds-of-prey demonstration during an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 15, 2015. The IESB visited RAF Lakenheath to determine the winner of the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez/Released)

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Keith Mutton, left, owner of Phoenix Bird Control Service, holds a Bald Eagle at a birds-of-prey demonstration during an Installation ExcellenceSelection Board visit on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 15, 2015. The IESB visited RAF Lakenheath to determine the winner of the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez/Released)

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Joint Training in Full Force

Senior Airman Jacob Swisher, 48th Security Forces Squadron member, communicates with British Royal Air Force counterparts during a training exercise at RAF Feltwell, England, Jan. 16, 2015. Joint training exercises give RAF and U.S. forces the opportunity to train together and learn various operation techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin O’Shea/Released)

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Joint Training in Full Force

Brig. General Timothy Green, participates in a joint training exercise during an Installation Excellence Selection Board visit at Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Jan. 15, 2015. Green is the Air Force Director of Civil Engineers, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin O’Shea/Released)

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Fuel the Fire

Col. Robert Novotny, 48th Fighter Wing commander, peers inside a structure fire training building at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 16, 2015. Firefighters assigned to the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct scenario exercises in order to stay proficient in their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin O’Shea/Released)

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Fuel the Fire

Airman Clayton Proctor, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, prepares to enter a building during a structure fire exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 16, 2015. Firefighters assigned to the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct scenario exercises in order to stay proficient in their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin O’Shea/Released)

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Lakenheath competes for top AF installation award

Published Jan. 20, 2015