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  • A formation of four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron fly over Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 13, 2015. The aircraft will participate in Dacian Warhawk 2015, a bilateral flying training deployment between the U.S. and Romanian air forces at Campia Turzii, Romania, March 16-27, 2015. The exercise aims to strengthen the NATO partners’ interoperability and their readiness to conduct combined air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

    F-16s depart for Romanian-US exercise

    Airmen and aircraft assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron departed Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 13 to participate in Dacian Warhawk 2015, a bilateral flying training deployment with the Romanian air force.The exercise will take place at Campia Turzii, Romania, March 16-27 and aims to strengthen interoperability between the U.S. and
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, speaks at a theater security package announcement at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 18, 2015. This TSP is the first rotational deployment of Airmen in Europe and will train alongside NATO allies to increase interoperability and capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gustavo Castillo/Released)

    Theater security package begins rotation in Europe

    The 3rd Air Force commander announced the beginning of the U.S. Air Force's first European theater security package Feb. 18, 2015, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, addressed media, local authorities and the 52nd Fighter Wing while welcoming the 354th
  • A U.S. Air Force pilot sits in an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron on the flight line at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 13, 2015. The A-10s deployed as part of a theater security package in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. Operation Atlantic Resolve is a demonstration of U.S. European Command and United States Air Forces in Europe's continued commitment to the collective security of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and dedication to the enduring peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)

    First Air Force theater security package deploys to Europe

  • A Hellenic air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 340th Fighter Squadron takes off during a flying training deployment on the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Feb. 3, 2015. The aircraft conducted the training as part of the bilateral deployment between the Greek and U.S. Air Forces to develop interoperability and cohesion between the two NATO partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

    Greek, US training reaffirms rock-solid friendship

  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Hogan, fuels manager assigned to the 52nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, looks for trash during a beach cleanup at Chania, Greece, Jan. 31, 2015. The Airmen participated in the cleanup during the downtime from a flying training deployment between the U.S. and Hellenic air forces at Souda Bay, Greece. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

    US Airmen clean Greek beach during training deployment

    Fifteen Airmen assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, cleaned a beach near Chania, Greece, Jan. 30.The Airmen volunteered to clean up the beach during their downtime from a bilateral flying training deployment between the U.S. and Hellenic air forces at Souda Bay, Greece."One weekend, we came here, saw the water and
  • A Hellenic air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from the 340th Fighter Squadron takes off from the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 26, 2015. The aircraft, assigned to the Greek air force's 115th Combat Wing, participated in a flying training deployment along with the U.S. Air Force's 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

    Greece, US reinforce proven partnership through airpower

    Over the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the Greek and U.S. Air Forces continue bilateral flying training missions at Souda Bay, Greece.The training, which began Jan. 16 and will run through Feb. 13, aims to bolster the nations' warfighting capabilities through combined air operations as well as maintain joint readiness between the two
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Lars Hubert, 52nd Fighter Wing acting commander, signs a certificate and declaration surrounded by 52nd Medical Group Airmen in the wing conference room at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 21, 2015. The proclamation designated Jan. 26-30, 2015 as Biomedical Science Corps Appreciation Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)

    Wing proclaims Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week

    The 52nd Fighter Wing celebrated Jan. 21, 2015, the achievements of the men and women who compose the Biomedical Sciences Corps by officially designating Jan. 26-30, 2015, as BSC Appreciation Week.U.S. Air Force Col. Lars Hubert, 52nd FW acting commander, signed the proclamation to honor the BSC's 50th anniversary."Please join me in celebrating the
  • Participants of the Healthy Relationships Series interview each other in the 52nd Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 14, 2015. The interviews were part of the Four Lenses assessment, a course that recognizes each individual's personality traits. The community readiness specialists at the A&FRC offer similar classes once a month designed to strengthen relationships of any kind: between coworkers, supervisors and subordinates, or husband and wife. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee/Released)

    A&FRC promotes healthy relationships

    The 52nd Force Support Squadron's Airman & Family Readiness Center offers classes the second Wednesday of every month as part of a healthy relationship series.The series tackles communication issues that many people face either in the workcenter or at home. The classes change each month to cover every aspect of relationships: leader and
  • Airmen from the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft before the start of a weapons load competition in Hangar 1 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 9, 2015. The four teams in the competition were the weapons load competition quarterly winners of 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

    Airmen lock'n'load at competition

    The 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hosted the annual weapons load competition Jan. 9, 2015 at Hangar 1 here. The competition consisted of four quarterly winners for 2014 battling head-to-head for the title of Weapons Load Crew of the Year."It's a skillful way to enjoy our career field," said U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Craig Brandenburg,

  • DoD announces changes to affect Spangdahlem

    The office of the Secretary of Defense announced Jan. 8 the results of the European Infrastructure Consolidation review, which will realign several missions in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa.Under the EIC, the Department of Defense will make changes to the mission at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, including the relocation of the
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