Fini flight honors 52nd FW commanders

Fini flight honors 52nd FW commanders

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, taxis in an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. The flight marked Crofton’s final flight in command, highlighting the wing’s legacy of excellence and the close-knit community supporting its combat mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Fini flight honors 52nd FW commanders

U.S. Air Force Airmen salute Col. Kevin Crofton, commander of the 52nd Fighter Wing, as he taxis out of a hardened aircraft shelter in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. Crofton completed his final flight in command, highlighting the wing’s legacy of excellence and the close-knit community supporting its combat mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Fini flight honors 52nd FW commanders

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, smiles at 52nd FW members during his fini flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. The event celebrated Crofton’s final operational flight with the 52nd FW, recognizing his leadership in overseeing F-16 Fighting Falcon operations, multinational exercises, and readiness initiatives during his command at Spangdahlem Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Fini flight honors 52nd FW commanders

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, is carried by 52nd FW members during his fini flight ceremony at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. The ceremony consisted of a final flight and symbolic displays, such as water salutes and champagne sprays, to signify the completion of a command or operational flying role. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Fini flight honors 52nd FW commanders

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, taxis in an F-16 Fighting Falcon during his fini flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. The fini flight is a long-standing U.S. Air Force tradition that marks the final flight of an aircrew member’s current assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Fini flight honors 52nd FW commanders

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, 52nd Fighter Wing deputy commander, hugs his daughter following his fini flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. Upon completion of the flight, family, friends, and fellow Airmen gathered on the flightline to celebrate Ley’s leadership and dedication to the 52nd FW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Fini flight honors 52nd FW commanders

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, 52nd Fighter Wing deputy commander, exits an F-16 Fighting Falcon following his fini flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. Ley served as deputy commander for two years, supporting the wing’s mission to provide combat-ready airpower and to support U.S. and NATO objectives in the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Fini flight honors 52nd FW commanders

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, right, and Col. Ryan Ley, 52nd Fighter Wing deputy commander, taxi two F-16 Fighting Falcons during their fini flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. Crofton and Ley worked side by side to guide the 52nd FW through deployments, multinational exercises, and operations designed to enhance the wing's combat capability, interoperability and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Fini flight honors 52nd FW commanders

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, prepares to taxi during his fini flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2025. During his time at Spangdahlem, Crofton oversaw operations supporting NATO missions, Agile Combat Employment, and deterrence efforts across the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Ryan Ley, 52nd FW deputy commander, make their final flights as Sabers at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 18, 2025. The duo was welcomed by a water salute and celebrated with families, friends, and fellow Sabers after landing. The ceremony was held to celebrate their commitment and leadership to the 52 FW. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Albert Morel and Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)