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  • Spangdahlem honors POW/MIA

    Airman 1st Class Jarrett Kim, 52nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment mechanic, runs with the POW/MIA flag in honor of imprisoned U.S. service members and those currently missing in action, Sept. 15, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Approximately 82,000 Americans remain

  • 52nd SFS demonstrates nighttime readiness

    52nd Security Forces Squadron members participate in an exercise to bolster nighttime readiness on the flight line at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 12, 2022. The Air Force must bolster critical infrastructure defense to ensure it can generate combat capability to support the joint fight.

  • 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