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U.S. Air Force Maj. Nick Reisch, a 52nd Fighter Wing safety officer, delivers closing remarks during the Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Conference at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2026. Presentations highlighted how military and civilian pilots can operate safely together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianna Cucci)

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German nationals participate in the Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) Conference at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2026. The conference promoted flight safety in shared airspace through communication among aviation professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianna Cucci)

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A safety duty identifier patch is displayed on a uniform at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2026. The Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Conference brought together area aviation professionals to promote safety in shared airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianna Cucci)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles Parks, a 52nd Operations Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of air traffic control training and standardization, provides a brief during the Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) Conference at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2026. MACA was established to prevent midair collisions in shared airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianna Cucci)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Nick Reisch, a 52nd Fighter Wing safety officer, speaks during the 2026 Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) Conference at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2026. The conference addressed safety practices intended to prevent midair collisions between military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianna Cucci)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan McDermott, a 480th Fighter Squadron flight safety officer, delivers a presentation during the Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) Conference at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2026. The conference included presentations on flight safety, air traffic control towers, and ground-controlled approach procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianna Cucci)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Nick Reisch, a 52nd Fighter Wing safety officer, watches a presentation during the Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Conference at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2026. The conference brought together aviation professionals to promote safety in shared airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianna Cucci)

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Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Conference helps keep the sky safe above Spangdahlem Air Base

Published Aug. 17, 2026
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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany --

German nationals participate in the Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) Conference at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 14, 2026. The conference promoted flight safety in shared airspace through communication among aviation professionals.

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