U.S. Air Force leadership stand with distinguished members of the community at an event celebrating the Host Nation Council at the Spangdahlem Community Center, Germany, Aug. 26, 2023. The goal of the ceremony was to foster connections and highlight the significant importance of the German-American partnerships between Spangdahlem Air Base and its host nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

A band performs during a celebration of 20 years of the Host Nation Council at the Spangdahlem Community Center, Germany, Aug. 26, 2023. The goal of the event was to enhance the pre-existing relations between members of Spangdahlem Air Base and local population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, smiles during his introduction at the start of a ceremony at the Spangdahlem Community Center, Germany, Aug. 26, 2023. The ceremony celebrated the Host Nation Council for its 20 years of German-American friendships through more than 400 events such as this one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

A band performs during a celebration of 20 years of the Host Nation Council at the Spangdahlem Community Center, Germany, Aug. 26, 2023. The event recognized the Host Nation Council for their direct contributions to the bond between members of Spangdahlem Air Base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)