U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elijah Begin, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, oversees a Caterpillar 279D compact track loader, equipped with a wheel saw, as it cuts through concrete surrounding simulated airfield damage during Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2026. The training familiarized 52nd CES Airmen with specialized equipment and techniques used to remove damaged pavement, enabling follow-on repair efforts during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keithler Bellany)
| Date Taken: | 07.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.24.2026 08:38 |
| Photo ID: | 9822057 |
| VIRIN: | 260715-F-UN354-1180 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 7.73 MB |
| Location: | SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, DE |
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