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  • Evaluators observe Staff Sgt. Daniel Vazquez, left, and Airman 1st Class Christian Edson, right, both 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft weapons systems specialist, as Edson positions the MJ-IC jammer boom during the 52nd Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition Nov. 10, 2016. The load crew competition required two teams of three competing members to load weapons to the wings of an F-16 Fighting Falcon as quickly and accurately as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

    Ready, set, load! 52nd AMXS load crews compete

    Evaluators observe Staff Sgt. Daniel Vazquez, left, and Airman 1st Class Christian Edson, right, both 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft weapons systems specialist, as Edson positions the MJ-IC jammer boom during the 52nd Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition Nov. 10, 2016. The load crew competition required two teams
  • Dave Hardy, a contract worker, disassembles a pin-setter during a renovation at Eifel Lanes bowling center on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 25, 2016. Renovations, like the bowling alley upgrade, are happening around the base in an effort to improve the quality of life for Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry)

    Quality QoL

    Spangdahlem Air Base has much to show, and even much more in store, almost six months after receiving the Commander in Chief’s Installation Excellence Award for its outstanding and innovative efforts in maintaining a U.S. military installation.

  • Around the Air Force: Oct. 18

    On this look around the Air Force the secretary of the Air Force approves incentive pay for assignments to Turkey and the 480th Fighter Squadron is welcomed home.
  • Sabers watch a concert performed by the American rock band, 3 Doors Down, inside Hangar 1 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 16, 2016. The free show was a part of the Armed Forces Entertainment tour, an Air Force command operation, which brings entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry)

    Sabers rock out with 3 Doors Down

    Sabers watch a concert performed by the American rock band, 3 Doors Down, inside Hangar 1 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 16, 2016. The free show was a part of the Armed Forces Entertainment tour, an Air Force command operation, which brings entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
  • A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 191st Air Refueling Squadron, Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base, Utah, awaits civic leader guests to board before a refueling mission at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 26, 2016. The tanker arrived Sept. 17th to train with Spangdahlem’s F-16 Fighting Falcons, adding valuable training for air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry)

    Here comes the BOOM!

    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker with the 191st Air Refueling Squadron from Salt Lake City, Utah, awaits civil leader guests to board before a refueling mission at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 26, 2016. The tanker arrived Sept. 17th to train with Spangdahlem’s F-16 Fighting Falcons, adding valuable training for air-to-air refueling.
  • A California Air National Guard F-15C Eagle lands on the flightline at Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria, Sept. 8, 2016. Four of the 194th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron’s F-15Cs will conduct joint NATO air policing missions with the Bulgarian air force to police the host nation’s sovereign airspace Sept. 9-16, 2016. The squadron forward deployed to Graf Ignatievo from Campia Turzii, Romania, where they serve on a theater security package deployment to Europe as a part of Operation Atlantic Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden)

    Bulgaria, US commence joint air policing

    The United States and Bulgarian air forces will conduct the first ever joint NATO air policing mission in Bulgaria, Sept. 9-16. The air policing mission enables on-demand response capabilities, which serve to mitigate and deter violations and infringements on Bulgarian sovereign airspace. Working alongside the Bulgarian air force are four F-15C
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Tennyson, explosive ordnance disposal team leader, uses a metal detecting wand to scan an area for simulated improvised explosive devices at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 27, 2016. This multilateral exercise focused on locating and disarming improvised explosive devices which involved EOD members from the U.S., Czech Republic, Germany and Belgium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston L. Cherry/Realeased)

    EOD: 'They call the thing a Rodeo'

    Members of the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron’s explosive ordnance disposal flight participated in an improvised explosive device training exercise July 25-29, 2016 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.The exercise, known as the IED Rodeo, represented the first of its kind at Spangdahlem and featured a multilateral event showcasing EOD members from
  • Matei Codobam, 7, looks inside the cockpit of Massaschusetts Air National Guard F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft assigned to the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes ANG Base, Mass., while California ANG Lt. Col. Paul Shamy, a 194th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-15C pilot, waits to pose for a photo taken by Matei's family during the Romanian air force's 71st Air Base's air show and open house at Campia Turzii, Romania, July 23, 2016. The aviation demonstration took place during the middle of the U.S. Air Force's 194th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron's six-month long theater security package deployment to Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, which aims to bolster the U.S.'s continued commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to the enduring peace and stability in the region. The unit, comprised of more than 200 CANG Airmen from the 144th Fighter Wing at Fresno ANG Base, Calif., as well as U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, piloted, maintained and supported the deployment of 12 F-15Cs Eagle fighter aircraft throughout nations like Romania, Iceland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Estonia and among others. The F-15Cs took to the skies alongside the 71st AB's MiG-21 fighter aircraft and Puma helicopters for both the airshow, the second engagement of its kind at Campia Turzii under Operation Atlantic Resolve, and the bilateral flight training, also known as Dacian Eagle 2016. The 194th EFS partnered with the 104th EFS's previous deployment as part of the theater security package, including a contingent of 104th FW aircraft which remained at Campia Turzii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

    F-15Cs participate in Romanian air show

    Thousands of Romanian and European spectators marveled at aerial acrobatics in the skies and combat capability displays on the ground during the Romanian air force 71st Air Base's airshow and open house at Campia Turzii, Romania, July 23, 2016. The aviation demonstration took place during the middle of the U.S. Air Force 194th Expeditionary Fighter
  • A flight formation of Romanian air force MiG-21 LanceR aircraft and U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft fly during the RoAF's 71st Air Base's air show and open house at Campia Turzii, Romania, July 23, 2016. The aviation demonstration took place during the middle of the U.S. Air Force's 194th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron's six-month long theater security package deployment to Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, which aims to bolster the U.S.'s continued commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to the enduring peace and stability in the region. The unit, comprised of more than 200 CANG Airmen from the 144th Fighter Wing at Fresno ANG Base, California, as well as U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, piloted, maintained and supported the deployment of 12 F-15Cs Eagle fighter aircraft throughout nations like Romania, Iceland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Estonia and among others. The F-15Cs took to the skies alongside the 71st AB's MiG-21 fighter aircraft and Puma helicopters for both the airshow, the second engagement of its kind at Campia Turzii under Operation Atlantic Resolve, and the bilateral flight training, also known as Dacian Eagle 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

    Golden State ANG, Romanian air force partnership soars over Campia Turzii

    Thousands of Romanian and European spectators marveled at aerial acrobatics in the skies and combat capability displays on the ground during an airshow and open house at Campia Turzii, Romania, July 23, 2016.  To the adults and children among the crowds, the spectacle served as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see military aircraft up close and

  • Spangdahlem AB earns installation excellence award

    Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, was named the Air Force recipient of the 2016 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced May 10.
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