52nd EMS welcomes new commander Published July 20, 2015 By Staff Reports 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- The 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Hangar 2 here July 17. Here is more information about him. Name/Rank: U.S. Air Force Maj. David W. Marce Organization: 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron Source of Commissioning: Officer Training School Off-duty time is for: Chilling with the family and walking/biking with our dogs Previous assignments: 2011-2014, Director of Operations, 702nd Munitions Support Squadron, Büchel Air Base, Germany 2014-2015, Commander, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany 2015-Present, Commander, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany Organizational Goals: - Create a team environment where all Airmen feel they matter and want to improve - Improve quality and efficiency of work where possible - Get rid of useless processes, work, Air Force Instructions that waste time, manpower or money; challenge dumb things and make them stop - Maximize personal time off/time with families as mission allows - Exceed all readiness metrics Work Philosophy: If you're not passionate about what you do or if coming to work is drudgery, it's probably time to retire. For more photos of the event, click here