52nd Fighter Wing welcomes new vice commander Published July 24, 2015 By Staff Reports 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- The 52nd Fighter Wing recently welcomed a new vice commander. Here is more information about him. Name/Rank: U.S. Air Force Col. Steve Horton Organization: 52nd Fighter Wing Source of Commissioning: Air Force Academy Grad, 1993 Off-duty time is for: Time with family, decompressing and running Previous assignments: 2014-2015: Eglin AFB - U.S. Air Force operational Test Center Detachment commander 2010-2014: Spangdahlem AB - 52nd Operation Support Squadron commander and 52nd Operations Group deputy commander 2009-2010: Kunsan AB - 35th Fighter Squadron director of operations Organizational Goals: I'm here to help the Airmen of the 52nd Fighter Wing execute the mission, take care of Airmen and their families, and partner with our community Work Philosophy: Take the time to know your job and do your best.