Motorcycle safety course hits the road

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Tech. Sgt. George Tharpe, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, manuevers his motorcycle around a turn during a motorcycle safety course April 1. The course is taught by certified instructors from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon)

Motorcycle safety course hits the road

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Mike Novak, Air Force Engineering and Technical Services representative, gets advice from Staff Sgt. Viktor Hancock, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, during a motorcycle safety course April 1. The course is taught by certified instructors from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon)

52nd CES defeats 52nd LRS in intramural volleyball

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany –Shayne Somavia, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, spikes the ball during the second game of an intramural volleyball match at Skelton Memorial Fitness Center March 17. The 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron defeated the 52nd LRS by sweeping the match 2-0. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon)

52nd CES defeats 52nd LRS in intramural volleyball

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Members of the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron refocus their game plan during an intramural volleyball match at Skelton Memorial Fitness Center March 17. The 52nd CES defeated the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron by sweeping the match 2-0. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon)

52nd CPTS assumption of command

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Maj. Gerald Stevenson, 52nd Comptroller Squadron commander, assumes command of the 52nd CPTS from Col. Tip Wight, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, March 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Staci Miller)

52nd MXG MPOY awards banquet

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Brig. Gen. Mark A. Atkinson, director of logistics, installations and mission support, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe, gives a speech during the 2009 52nd Fighter Wing Maintenance Professional of the Year awards banquet Feb. 27 at Club Eifel. General Atkinson was the guest speaker at the banquet and presented each of the nominees with a medal for their accomplishment. The banquet highlighted the 52nd Maintenance Group’s accomplishments including engine and hydrazine support throughout Europe, several Air Force Smart Operation initiatives, and numerous aircraft and equipment upgrades and modifications. The 52nd MXG also supported more than 10,000 homestation sorties and 28,000 flying hours, culminating in recognition as the best maintenance group in USAFE and winning the command’s 2009 Daedalian trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)