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  • 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.

  • 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.