Spangdahlem Air Base News

CMSAF reaffirms readiness and alliance integration during visit to Kleine Brogel Air Base

52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:04:16 GMT

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe and his wife, Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited the 701st Munitions Support Squadron at Kleine Brogel Air Base, Belgium, July 16, to engage with forward-deployed Airmen, assess mission readiness, and highlight the vital role Airmen and their families play in roles outside traditional Air Force installations and support.

Early dental care keeps Spangdahlem Air Base military working dogs’ bite in the fight

Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:16:00 GMT

A military working dog’s most critical weapon system doesn't rely on ammunition — it relies on a healthy bite. For these four-legged defenders, a toothache is more than a painful distraction; it can also shut down their vital sense of smell and sideline them from the mission.

Religious support, relationships are vital to mission readiness across USAFE-AFAFRICA, command chaplain says

Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:43:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Col. Ralph Elliott, Europe-Air Forces Africa command chaplain, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Fraser, Air National Guard liaison to Headquarters USAFE-AFAFRICA Office of the Command Chaplain senior enlisted leader, vist Spangdahlem Air Base.

Bioenvironmental engineering team defends against the heatwave with exact measurements

Staff Sgt. Darius Frazier — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:32:00 GMT

A heatwave in Germany isn't enough to stop the Bioenvironmental Engineering team from delivering safety information regarding the dangerous temperatures.

Spangdahlem Air Base takes on Rheinland-Pfalz Justice Institution in annual friendly soccer game

Senior Airman Brianna Vetro — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:40:00 GMT

Members of the Spangdahlem Air Base soccer team and Rheinland-Pfalz Justice Institution soccer team compete in an annual game of soccer at the Sports Club Binsfeld field in Binsfeld, Germany, July 12, 2026.

Final walk, lasting legacy: 52nd Fighter Wing honors command chief

Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:47:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mary Trent, 52nd Fighter Wing command chief, participates in a clap out ceremony on her final day as the wing's command chief at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2026.

All USAFE-based Airmen Living in Dormitories Now Eligible for Temporary Lodging Allowance upon departure

Pentagon News — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:22:00 GMT

Effective June 9, 2026, unaccompanied service members stationed throughout USAFE, who reside in barracks or dormitories, may be eligible to receive Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) upon departure from their overseas duty station.

Revving up safety: Spangdahlem hosts annual Motorcycle Safety Day

Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:59:00 GMT

The 52nd Fighter Wing hosted its Motorcycle Safety Day at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2026.

Threat Enhanced Emergency Readiness Exercise hones 52nd Fighter Wing crisis response

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:19:06 GMT

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing participate in a Threat Enhanced Emergency Readiness Exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 1-3, 2026.

52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron enhances customer service with vehicle management refurbishment

Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:52:44 GMT

The 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management customer service section recently completed a refurbishment project aimed at improving efficiency, streamlining maintenance operations and enhancing customer support for units across the wing.

Netherlands American Cemetery and Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery Memorial Day ceremonies

Senior Airman Sydney Franklin & Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos — Tue, 26 May 2026 13:23:00 GMT

Memorial Day ceremonies at Netherlands American Cemetery and Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in Margraten, Netherlands and Henri-Chapelle, Belgium, May 23 and 24, 2026.

Police Week 26

Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty & Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:01:15 GMT

52nd Security Forces Squadron hosted Police Week at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 11-15, 2026.

Spangdahlem Air Base volunteers welcome local students for 31st Special Children’s Day

Airman 1st Class Keithler Bellany — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:03:44 GMT

The 52nd Fighter Wing hosted its 31st Special Children's Day May 13, welcoming nearly 100 students with disabilities to Spangdahlem Air Base for an afternoon of activities alongside more than 170 Air Force volunteers.

Spangdahlem Air Base's 480th Fighter Squadron teams up with German air force to enhance cross-servicing skills, readiness

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:08:30 GMT

Aircraft from the 480th FS assigned to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, practiced cross-service refueling with German personnel at Norvenich Air Base, Germany, to strengthen multiplatform skills and bolster allied relationships.

Is your spouse deployed? Don’t miss out on free child care on nights, weekends with this Air Force benefit.

Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:05:36 GMT

Finding the right child care to fit a busy military lifestyle can seem challenging. Spangdahlem Air Base offers programs designed to be flexible and accessible, helping families navigate everything from daily duty demands to long-term deployments.

What does a command chief actually do all day? At Spangdahlem, Airmen can find out for themselves

Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty — Tue, 12 May 2026 08:55:00 GMT

There's a star at the center of a command chief's rank insignia, a clear distinction that sets the position apart from every other chief master sergeant on base. What it represents, and what the special challenges this one-deep position entails, however, is something most Airmen rarely get close enough to see.

Supply from the sky: U.S., Polish Airmen strengthen Allied airlift capabilities during exercise Hussar Saber 26-1

Staff Sgt. Maria Umanzor Guzman — Thu, 07 May 2026 02:29:00 GMT

POWIDZ, Poland – The cargo door dropped open, the Polish countryside stretched out below, and another bundle tumbled into the sky for the troops waiting on the ground. For 12 days over central Poland, U.S. and Polish Airmen tested their shared tactical airlift capabilities during exercise Hussar Saber 26-1, a bilateral training event held April 13-24, 2026, at the Polish air force's 33rd Airlift Base.

UFC Fighter Dan Ige tours Spangdahlem AB, meets Airmen, families

Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty — Wed, 06 May 2026 08:13:00 GMT

Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Dan Ige visited U.S. Airmen and families during a base tour at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 13, 2026.

Record turnout at annual Spanger Bach cleanup unites on, off-base community in environmental stewardship

Master Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:29:00 GMT

The village of Spangdahlem hosted the largest turnout in the 27-year history of its annual Spanger Bach creek cleanup April 25, drawing German residents and U.S. service members together for a morning of environmental stewardship along the waterway that gave the village its name.

Spangdahlem engineers beat out USAFE competition, named top civil engineer unit

Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:05:00 GMT

The 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron earned the 2025 U.S. Air Forces in Europe Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit award, recognizing the unit’s superior performance in infrastructure, emergency response and combat readiness across Spangdahlem Air Base.