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  • Off-duty Airman aids Ukrainian cyclist after vehicle accident

    A U.S. Air Force Airman stationed at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, provided care to a Ukrainian woman who was struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle Aug. 14 in Heinsburg, Germany. Senior Airman Jaclyn Pearsall, 852nd Medical Squadron flight and operational medical technician, was at a

  • 52nd FW jets first active-duty F-16s to receive AESA radars

    The 480th Fighter Squadron is now the first active-duty Air Force F-16CM fighter squadron to bring their fleet of fighter jets into a new era of aerial dominance with the completion of its active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system upgrades, which provides a massive leap in combat

  • 52nd SFS demos counter-small UAS technologies

    Senior Airman Ryan Hospelhorn, 52nd Security Forces Squadron programs manager, operates a simulated foreign drone during a counter-small unmanned aerial systems demonstration at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 1, 2022. Advancements in counter-small unmanned aerial systems ensure the Air Force

  • 52nd SFS stands as the first line of defense

    From left to right, Airman 1st Class Arvel Parker, 52nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, Senior Airman Dallas Drake, 52nd SFS patrolman, Senior Airman Ty Napier, 52nd SFS military working dog handler, and Capa, MWD, defend the main gate at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 29, 2022. The Airmen

  • Spangdahlem's first joint hot-pit refuel

    A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 prepares a U.S.Navy EA-18G Growler electronic aircraft for departure after completing a hot-pit refuel, Aug. 10, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The Growler is an advanced airborne electronic attack platform, with aid in

  • Project Arcwater

    Airmen from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron finish setting up a Project Arcwater tent, Aug. 10, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Project Arcwater uses water harvesting and solar fabric to provide power and save energy during ACE movements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani

  • Munitions Airmen face off at the 2022 MUNSS Olympics

    SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – The 52nd Munitions Maintenance Group hosted the Munitions Support Squadrons or MUNSS Olympics over a two-day period from August 5-6 on Buechel Air Base and Spanghalem Air Base.The MUNSS Olympics brought together Airmen from the four Geographically Separated Units

  • 52nd MSG changes command

    Col. Betsy Ross, 52nd Mission Support Group outgoing commander, gives her final remarks during the 52nd MSG change of command ceremony, July 26, 2022, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Ross reflected on her time at Spangdahlem, the many important missions the MSG took part in, and the gratitude she