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  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A Ukrainian inspector takes a picture of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft Dec. 5, 2013. The Conventional Armed Forces in Europe treaty allows NATO countries and former states and satellites of the Soviet Union to inspect military installations to determine the number of personnel and war-fighting equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

    Ukrainian Verification Agency inspects Spangdahlem

    A group of Ukrainian inspectors visited Spangdahlem Air Base Dec. 5, 2013, in order to determine compliance with the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe treaty. While here, the Ukrainians had the option to look at various authorized facilities across the base to verify that the base did not exceed the maximum amount of war-fighting equipment."The
  • Lt. Col. Lendy Renegar, 48th Air Expeditionary Group commander, taxis after landing at Keflavik International Airport, Iceland, Nov. 4, 2013. Airmen from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, Spangdahlem Air Base, Ramstein AB, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tinker AFB and Robins AFB arrived at Keflavik International Airport, Iceland, Oct. 28, 2013, to complete an air surveillance exercise in support of a bilateral agreement between the U.S. and Iceland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dana J. Butler)

    AF units join air defense mission in Iceland

    **Editor's note: Members of the 606th Air Control Squadron support this mission abroad.The final members of the 48th Air Expeditionary Group arrived at Keflavik International Airport, Iceland, Nov. 4, to conduct air surveillance and policing missions.The group, which is made up of U.S. Air Force and other North Atlantic Treaty Organization
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Hogan, 23d Wing director of staff, gives a thumbs up during a preflight inspection at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 23, 2013. Hogan was part of a two man Moody crew, which delivered A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft to Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

    Moody Pilots take 81st FS A-10s on Final Flight

  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Fontaine, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit cannibalization manager from Erie, Pa., removes a panel from an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during a cannibalization rebuild Oct. 22, 2013. The 480th AMU grounded the aircraft six weeks for cannibalization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

    Cannibalized no more

  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany --- Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks to nearly 2,000 Airmen during a wing all-call at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center Oct. 18, 2013. As USAFE commander, the general is responsible for Air Force activities, conducted through 3rd Air Force, in an area of operations covering more than 19 million square miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joe W. McFadden / Released)

    USAFE leadership to Airmen: Cultivate a culture of change

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James Davis, USAFE and AFAFRICA command chief, toured Spangdahlem Air Base Oct. 18 to tout the value of mentorship and leadership development during times of change. The visit represented the general and chief's first visit to
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An engine from an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft sits in a cradle before a test run Aug. 21, 2013. During a test run of the engine, the propulsion flight checks for any leaks as well as monitor the vibrations of the engine. Fuel and oil leaks have to potential to cause external fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

    Propulsion flight keeps jets in the Air

    The Air Force strives to always remain vigilant and mission ready for a full range of operations.The Air Force maintains readiness by ensuring Airmen are fully trained and capable of carrying out mission objectives. The Airmen also keep vital resources available to them such as jet engines. By maintaining readiness, the Air Force is capable of
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Max Baer, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft tire mounter from Dairyland, Wis., stamps the bearing dust covers of an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft July 18, 2013. The dust covers prevent dust, dirt or anything that may cause premature failure from entering the bearing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

    Keeping the jets rollin'

  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft assigned to the 81st Fighter Squadron takes off for the final time from Spangdahlem Air Base May 17, 2013. A total of 21 aircraft relocated to several bases in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Pomeroy/Released)

    Last A-10s in Europe depart

    The last four A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron left Spangdahlem May 17, 2013. Twenty-one aircraft relocated to the United States over the past few months due to the deliberate and comprehensive restructure planned by the U.S. Air Force that has lead to the inactivation of the 81st in June. The loss of A-10s is a
  • LASK AIR BASE, Poland - Members of the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, arrive at Lask Air Base, Poland, for Aviation Detachment Rotation 13-2, May 9, 2013. More than 100 Airmen will be working with the Polish Air Force for the first F-16 fighter aircraft rotation and second overall this year. The first rotation took place at Powidz Air Base with the C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenya Shiloh/released)

    115th FW Airmen train with Polish air force

    Nearly 100 Airmen assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, arrived at Lask Air Base, Poland, to train in a joint theater security cooperation event with the Polish air force. This event, hosted by the U.S. Aviation Detachment 1, is geared toward enhancing the skills of U.S. and Polish F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Hogan, 81st Fighter Squadron director of operations from Olympia, Wash., receives an American flag from Senior Airman Christopher Nichols, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron specialist May 14, 2013. This tactical sortie is scheduled to be the last before the squadron’s inactivation in June. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Pomeroy/Released)

    Spangdahlem launches final A-10 sortie in Europe

    The U.S. Air Force launched the final A-10 Thunderbolt II tactical sortie in Europe at Spangdahlem AB May 14, 2013.The airframe belongs to the 52nd Fighter Wing's 81st Fighter Squadron, which inactivates in June."I'm proud to be a part of the last sortie," said Lt. Col. Jeff Hogan, 81st director of operations and a pilot from today's flight. "It's
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