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Spangdahlem AB welcomes new leadership and reaffirms mission readiness

Airmen assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing attend the 52nd FW change of command ceremony at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2025. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Col. William Lutmer took command of the 52nd FW from U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Spangdahlem AB welcomes new leadership and reaffirms mission readiness

U.S. and German service members attend the 52nd Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2025. U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, relinquished command of the 52nd FW to U.S. Air Force Col. William Lutmer during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Col. William D. Lutmer

The official portrait of Col. William D. Lutmer, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, current as of June 27, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)

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Col. Daniel R. Lindsey

The official portrait of Col. Daniel R. Lindsey, deputy commander of the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, current as of June 20, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Frazier)

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Col. David A. Whitehorn

The official portrait for U.S. Air Force Col. David A. Whitehorn, commander of the 52nd Medical Group at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, current as of June 23, 2025. (Courtesy Photo)

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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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Readiness in Action: 480th Fighter Squadron takes to the skies

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Reisch, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, dons his equipment in preparation for a training flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 25, 2025. Pilots from the 480th FS train regularly to maintain readiness and warfighting capabilities, ensuring they remain prepared to deter and respond to aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Readiness in Action: 480th Fighter Squadron takes to the skies

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Reisch, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, conducts a pre-flight check of an F-16 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 25, 2025. Before each flight, pilots and maintainers conduct a series of preflight checks, including system diagnostics and visual inspections, to ensure the aircraft is mission ready and safe for operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Readiness in Action: 480th Fighter Squadron takes to the skies

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron takes off for a routine training mission from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 25, 2025. Pilots from the 480th FS train regularly to maintain warfighting capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Readiness in Action: 480th Fighter Squadron takes to the skies

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi for a routine training flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 25, 2025. Pilots from the 480th FS train regularly to maintain readiness and warfighting capabilities, ensuring they are prepared to deter and respond to aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Readiness in Action: 480th Fighter Squadron takes to the skies

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron prepare to taxi for a routine training flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 25, 2025. The F-16 Fighting Falcon, flown by the 480th FS, supports a range of missions from counter-air operations to suppressing and destroying enemy air defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Readiness in Action: 480th Fighter Squadron takes to the skies

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron on the flight line at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 25, 2025. The 480th FS maintains readiness by regularly flying a variety of training missions, ensuring they are prepared to deter and respond to aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Ready for anything: Spangdahlem kicks off Swift Saber 25

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kalen Dozzi, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron prime base engineer force training manager, searches for the remnants of a simulated chemical attack as part of Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2025. Emergency Management specialists were evaluated on their ability to execute coordinated responses to simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) attacks during the combat readiness exercise. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd Fighter Wing’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations, and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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Ready for anything: Spangdahlem kicks off Swift Saber 25

A U.S. Air Force Fire Protection specialist with the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron picks up his helmet during a response to a simulated chemical attack as part of Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2025. Spangdahlem AB’s fire protection specialists responded to simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incidents during the exercise to test their ability to cordon sites and test for chemical agents in the area. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd Fighter Wing’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts such as rapid threat response, dispersed operations, and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)

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