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    52nd Civil Engineer Squadron trains for rapid airfield repair during Prime BEEF [Image 2 of 5]

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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms and combat gear are overseeing construction or demolition equipment on a paved surface, likely a runway or airfield. A CAT 279D skid steer loader and what appears to be a milling or grinding attachment are actively breaking up concrete or asphalt, generating visible dust. The scene suggests airfield damage repair (ADR) or similar military engineering operations conducted in daylight.

    SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, GERMANY

    07.15.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Keithler Bellany 

    AFN Spangdahlem

    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)

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    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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    Two soldiers in U.S. Army multicam uniforms and helmets are working together on a paved surface, handling a metal rail or track component. One soldier is kneeling while the other is bent over, both wearing tactical gear including body armor. Additional soldiers in uniform are visible in the background near a fenced perimeter.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms and combat gear are overseeing construction or demolition equipment on a paved surface, likely a runway or airfield. A CAT 279D skid steer loader and what appears to be a milling or grinding attachment are actively breaking up concrete or asphalt, generating visible dust. The scene suggests airfield damage repair (ADR) or similar military engineering operations conducted in daylight.
    A yellow Caterpillar M320D wheeled excavator is actively moving debris and broken concrete/rock material at what appears to be a military installation or training site. One operator is visible inside the cab controlling the machine, while a second individual in military uniform and helmet stands nearby observing. The scene takes place on a paved surface under a partly cloudy blue sky.
    Military or law enforcement personnel in tactical gear and face masks are engaged in what appears to be a controlled demolition or debris-clearing operation outdoors. A central figure in a helmet and body armor is handling a large white bag or tarp that is releasing dust and particulate matter. The scene suggests a training exercise or operational task involving hazardous materials handling.
    A group of military personnel in combat helmets, camouflage uniforms, and face masks are working together to mix or pour concrete/wet cement in an outdoor area. They are using yellow-handled shovels and tools to work the material around what appears to be a metal form or frame embedded in the ground. The activity appears to be a construction or engineering training exercise.

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