52nd OG welcomes new commander

The 52nd Operations Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Hangar One at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 4, 2015. Here is more information about him.Name/Rank:  U.S. Air Force Col. Michael E. ThompsonOrganization: 52nd Operations GroupSource of Commissioning: U.S.

Polish, US demonstrate 'Stronger Together' at Lask

Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, two F-22 Raptors and one C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft arrived at Łask Air Base, Poland, Aug. 31, 2015.  The Airmen and aircraft are in Poland for separate flying training events with allies to demonstrate the countries' shared commitment to

US F-16, F-22 arrive in Poland

Four F-16 Fighting Falcons, two F-22 Raptors and one C-130 Hercules arrived at Łask Air Base, Poland.The F-16s are from the 480th Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The 480th FS is participating in bilateral training with the Polish Air Force during Aviation Detachment Rotation 15-4

F-22 Raptors arrive in Europe

While Sabers Sleep: The 52nd FSS Night Shift

F-16 Crash Update #5: Initial Recovery Efforts Complete; Local Partnership Continues

U.S. Air Force recovery and environmental teams from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, have completed initial recovery efforts following an F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft accident near Engelmannreuth in the county of Bayreuth, Germany, Aug. 11, 2015.All six of the F-16's 25-pound training

Congratulations to 235 lieutenant colonel-, major- and staff sergeant-selects

Congratulations to the following 235 52nd Fighter Wing majors, captains and senior airmen promoted to the respective ranks of lieutenant colonel, major and staff sergeant Aug. 20."Their selection to the next rank is a reflection of their commitment to our Air Force's core values and their

Fighter jet fuel removed, prevents contamination

Following the F-16 crash, Aug. 11, 2015, near Engelmannreuth, Germany, 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's maneuver management and claims office contacted the Landrastamt of Neustadt an der Waldenaab county commissioner's office to begin clean-up efforts for the two fuel tanks that were

F-16 Crash Update #4: Recovery Efforts Ongoing; Spangdahlem's Flying Operations Continue

U.S. Air Force recovery and environmental teams from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, are continuing recovery operations in the area surrounding the F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft that crashed near Engelmannreuth in the county of Bayreuth, Germany, Aug. 11, 2015."We are grateful for the

Wittlich to become 'Festival City' for Pigfest 2015

Preparations are in full swing for the famous Wittlich Pig Burner's festival to take place Aug. 14-17, 2015 in Wittlich, Germany.Activities will take place four days straight in areas to include the Markplatz or main market square, the pedestrian zone or on Schlossplatz. The city will turn into one