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  • Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, speaks during a press conference on the flightline at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, April 25, 2016. The general answered reporters' questions about the U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor training deployment in Europe as part of the European Reassurance Initiative. The aircraft will conduct air training with other Europe-based aircraft and forward deploy from RAF Lakenheath, England, to maximize training opportunities while demonstrating the U.S. commitment to NATO allies and the security of Europe. The Raptors are deployed from the 95th Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.(U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane/Released)

    Europe & Africa: The fascinating challenge

    Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, will relinquish command to Lt. Gen. Richard Clark on Oct. 21. During his 15 months here, Ray experienced one of the most turbulent times in Europe.

  • Around the Air Force: Oct. 18

    On this look around the Air Force the secretary of the Air Force approves incentive pay for assignments to Turkey and the 480th Fighter Squadron is welcomed home.
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Parents take their children through a parking lot for “trunk or treating” at Club Eifel Oct. 30, 2013. Children were dressed in costumes and walked through the parking lot collecting candy from the community members from their decorated cars’ trunks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)

    Sabers to spook up a safe Halloween

    The 52nd Fighter Wing is slated to host several events throughout the next two weeks to offer safe ways to celebrate Halloween. Additionally, the 52nd FW Safety office offers the following safety tips for parents and children.
  • Sabers watch a concert performed by the American rock band, 3 Doors Down, inside Hangar 1 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 16, 2016. The free show was a part of the Armed Forces Entertainment tour, an Air Force command operation, which brings entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry)

    Sabers rock out with 3 Doors Down

    Sabers watch a concert performed by the American rock band, 3 Doors Down, inside Hangar 1 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 16, 2016. The free show was a part of the Armed Forces Entertainment tour, an Air Force command operation, which brings entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
  • An Airman assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron reunite with his family during the squadron’s return to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. Approximately 300 of the squadron’s Airmen, who serve in flight, maintenance or support roles for the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, completed a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia by providing close air support and dynamic targeting operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)

    Welcome Back: Record-Breaking F-16 Squadron Returns

    Hundreds of families reunited with Airmen assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron during the squadron’s return to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. Approximately 300 of the Airmen, who serve in flight, maintenance or support roles for the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, completed a six-month deployment to Southwest
  • Senior Airman Leigh Mulvihill, 52nd Maintenance Squadron munitions controller, center, receives the John L. Levitow during the Pitsenbarger Airman Leadership School 16-G graduation at Club Eifel on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 13, 2016. The Levitow award is the highest honor given to the student who displays excellence in all categories of ALS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

    Pitsenbarger ALS class 16-G graduates

    Congratulations to the following 36 Airmen from Class 16-G who graduated from the Pitsenbarger Airman Leadership School at Club Eifel on base, Oct. 13, 2016.
  • Spangdahelm Elementary School students listen as 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters teach them about firefighter equipment while visiting SES on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. The additional gear a firefighter wears weighs approximately 75 pounds. The firefighters demonstrated the importance of fire safety to the students in observance of Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)

    SES students learn about fire safety

    Spangdahelm Elementary School students listen as 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters teach them about firefighter equipment while visiting SES on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. The additional gear a firefighter wears weighs approximately 75 pounds. The firefighters demonstrated the importance of fire safety to the students in
  • Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, listens to a question from Senior Airman Kimberly Deveau, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, during a question and answer portion of an all call at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 6, 2016. This visit represented his first time at Spangdahlem Air Base since assuming command in August 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)

    USAFE leadership visits Spangdahlem

    Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth Wright, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, met with 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen as part of their visit to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 6, 2016.
  • U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander, speaks to members of the 39th Security Forces Squadron Aug. 31, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Wolters visited Airmen across the base to meet and speak about the diverse and important missions the base is supporting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua T. Jasper)

    COMUSAFE introduces command priorities

    Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, outlined his priorities and focus areas for the command during an interview at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 4.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, signs the 2016 Fire Prevention Week proclamation at the base fire department on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 5, 2016. This years Fire Prevention Week will be observed Oct. 9-15 with the theme "Don't wait - Check the Date." The emphasis is on replacing batteries yearly in all smoke alarms and replacing the alarms themselves every 10 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)

    Spangdahlem Air Base kicks off 2016 Fire Prevention Week

    Spangdahlem Sabers will observe Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15 2016 with the theme “Don’t Wait – Check the Date.” This event will have an emphasis on replacing batteries yearly in all smoke alarms and replacing the alarms themselves every 10 years.
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