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  • German Naval force visits Spangdahlem AB

    German Frigate Captain Stefan Rappelt, Crew Charlie of the 4th Frigate Squadron commander, gives U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, a plaque July 5, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. As commander, Rappelt leads a crew of approximately 4,000 sailors responsible for

  • Sabers play soccer match against local Binsfeld Team

    A Spangdahlem Saber attempts to score a goal during a local soccer match in Binsfeld, Germany, July 15, 2023. The Spangdahlem soccer team consists of U.S. Airmen who volunteer their time to train and represent Saber Nation on and off base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

  • AFSA hosts golf tournament, raises support for POW/MIA

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alexander Barrett, 52nd Civil Engineering Squadron heating, ventilation, and air conditioning section chief, swings at an Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1681-led golf tournament July 14, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The tournament provided solid ground

  • Leading by example

    U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, checks IDs at the main gate for Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. As wing commander, Crofton leads more than 5,000 active-duty service members, U.S. government civilian employees and their families, including members at nine

  • 52 MXG welcomes new commander

    Col. Jason Purdy, newly-appointed 52nd Maintenance Group commander , renders his first salute to his unit at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2023. The change of command ceremony is a tradition where the outgoing commander relinquishes command by passing the unit’s colors to the presiding

  • KC-135 serves as platform for multiple missions over Germany and Netherlands

    Aeromedical Evacuation technicians with the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, sharpened their skills during a routine refueling flight in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron June 27, over the skies of Germany and

  • 52nd Medical Group conducts Change of Command Ceremony.

    U.S. Air Force Col. Peter French, outgoing 52nd Medical Group commander (center), passes the 52nd MDG guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing Commander (left), during the 52nd MDG change of command ceremony June 30, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The passing of the

  • 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.