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  • Saber Nation Celebrates Independence Day.

    Spangdahlem Air Base hosted Super Saber Day, an Independence day celebration, July 2, 2023 to show appreciation towards the members of Saber Nation, while enhancing relationships with the local community.

  • 158 FW F-35A Lightning leaving Spangdahlem AB

    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fifth generation fighter aircraft, assigned to the Vermont Air National Guard 158th Fighter Wing, takes off from the flight line at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 23, 2023. The 52nd Fighter Wing conducted interoperability and bilateral training with 42 ANG

  • The 114 FW Visits Spangdahlem AB

    A U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, assigned to the South Dakota Air National Guard 114th Fighter Wing, departs from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 27, 2023, following the completion of Air Defender 23 (AD23). AD23 integrates U.S. and Allied airpower to defend shared values, while

  • Search and Recovery

    U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Karla Neria, 16th Sustainment Brigade mortuary affairs non-commissioned officer (right), and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lucas King, 786th Force Support Squadron fitness center specialist (left), assess the condition of simulated remains and disarm a mock improvised explosive

  • 158 FW F-35A Lightning arrive at Spangdahlem AB

    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont National Guard, arrives at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 7, 2023. The aircraft arrived in Europe for Air Defender 23 (AD23), which is the largest Air Force deployment exercise since NATO was founded. (U.S.

  • 480th FGS conducts CDDAR training with NATO partners

    Polish fire department members with the 33rd Airlift Wing gather for a brief on U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon emergency procedures at Powidz Air Base, Poland, June 7, 2023. The presence of U.S. service members in Poland plays a vital role by demonstrating and strengthening our shared commitment to

  • 480th FS arrives to Poland

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Alexander , 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, lands at Powidz Air Base, Poland, June 3, 2023. The presence of the U.S. military in Poland further enhances the NATO partnership and strengthens bonds amongst allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Chief Cates Visits Spangdahlem

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, Third Air Force command chief, visits the newly established Information, Tickets and Travel office June 2, 2023, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Every month ITT provides Spangdahlem members with affordable local getaways, this in turn helps improve