U.S. Airman 1st Class David Vasquez fires a slap flare during a combat tactics class at night in Baumholder Airfield, Germany, Oct. 15, 2013. Vasquez was part of a 98-student class to prepare troops for deployed conditions around the world. Vasques is assigned to the 355th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan)