Spangdahlem Air Base

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Leading by example

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, checks IDs at the main gate for Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. As wing commander, Crofton leads more than 5,000 active-duty service members, U.S. government civilian employees and their families, including members at nine geographically separated units in six different countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Evan Serpa, 52nd Fighter Wing command chief (left), discusses security procedures with Airman 1st Class Mark Schmuckey, 52nd Security Forces Squadron member, at the main gate for Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. Security Forces safeguard base security 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, checks members’ IDs at the main gate for Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. Installation entry controllers maintain the safety and security of the base by only allowing authorized individuals to enter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Evan Serpa, 52nd Fighter Wing command chief, checks IDs alongside members of the 52nd Security Forces Squadron at the main gate for Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. Defenders assigned to the 52nd SFS are tasked with ensuring the safety and security of more than 5,000 active-duty service members, U.S. Government civilian employees and their families on the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, checks IDs at the main gate for Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. Working alongside Airmen allows leaders like Crofton to gain a deeper understanding of the tasks performed on a day to day basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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Leading by example

Published July 11, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Albert Morel
52nd Fighter Wing

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, RP, GERMANY -- U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, checks IDs at the main gate for Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. As wing commander, Crofton leads more than 5,000 active-duty service members, U.S. government civilian employees and their families, including members at nine geographically separated units in six different countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)