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  • The German SIGINT Center South visits Spangdahlem AB

    Members of the German Bundeswehr Electronic Warfare Battalion 931, Electronic Reconnaissance Squadron attend a briefing during a base tour at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 6, 2023. The Electronic Warfare Battalion 931 is a mobile unit which uses its system to record and evaluate enemy

  • Spangdahlem AB conducts multinational EOD training

    SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – The 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight hosted a Multinational Improvised Explosive Device (IED) training exercise Aug. 11-18, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base Germany.

  • German Naval force visits Spangdahlem AB

    German Frigate Captain Stefan Rappelt, Crew Charlie of the 4th Frigate Squadron commander, gives U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, a plaque July 5, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. As commander, Rappelt leads a crew of approximately 4,000 sailors responsible for

  • Sabers play soccer match against local Binsfeld Team

    A Spangdahlem Saber attempts to score a goal during a local soccer match in Binsfeld, Germany, July 15, 2023. The Spangdahlem soccer team consists of U.S. Airmen who volunteer their time to train and represent Saber Nation on and off base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

  • AFSA hosts golf tournament, raises support for POW/MIA

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alexander Barrett, 52nd Civil Engineering Squadron heating, ventilation, and air conditioning section chief, swings at an Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1681-led golf tournament July 14, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The tournament provided solid ground

  • Leading by example

    U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, checks IDs at the main gate for Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. As wing commander, Crofton leads more than 5,000 active-duty service members, U.S. government civilian employees and their families, including members at nine

  • 52nd Medical Group conducts Change of Command Ceremony.

    U.S. Air Force Col. Peter French, outgoing 52nd Medical Group commander (center), passes the 52nd MDG guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing Commander (left), during the 52nd MDG change of command ceremony June 30, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The passing of the

  • 52nd FW jets first active-duty F-16s to receive AESA radars

    The 480th Fighter Squadron is now the first active-duty Air Force F-16CM fighter squadron to bring their fleet of fighter jets into a new era of aerial dominance with the completion of its active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system upgrades, which provides a massive leap in combat

  • NATO nations' ambassadors visit Spangdahlem AB

    Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg, ambassadors from multiple NATO countries and representatives of the Luxembourg Ministry of Defense travelled to Spangdahlem for mission briefs and a visit with base leadership.