Spangdahlem Air Base

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

Ready for anything: Defenders Neutralize Threats

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caden Veguilla, 52nd Security Forces Squadron defender, responds to a simulated threat during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2025. The scenario validated the defenders’ ability to respond to a simulated threat and secure an entry control point for the installation. 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 Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)

Details Download

Ready for anything: Response Kickoff

A U.S. Air Force fire protection specialist assigned to the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron extends a hose during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2025. Spangdahlem AB’s fire protection specialists responded to the simulated detonation and other chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents throughout the exercise to test their ability to cordon off the scenario sites and check 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 Senior Airman Albert Morel)

Details Download

Ready for anything: Response Kickoff

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kalen Dozzi, 52nd CES Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training manager, tests the area around a simulated chemical bomb during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2025. Scenarios throughout the combat readiness exercise pushed 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen to react to simulated air and ground attacks, insider threats and hazardous materials while maintaining mission continuity. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd FW’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 Senior Airman Albert Morel)

Details Download

Ready for anything: Response Kickoff

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jason Trinh, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management specialist, left, and Staff Sgt. Kalen Dozzi, 52nd CES Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training manager, search an area for fragments of a simulated chemical bomb during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2025. 52nd CES Emergency Management personnel were tested on their ability to mitigate threats from conventional and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks throughout the exercise. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd FW’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 Senior Airman Albert Morel)

Details Download

Ready for anything: Response Kickoff

52nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman Max Greve approaches casualties at the scene of a simulated chemical attack as part of Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2025. Airmen from across the wing demonstrated their ability to detect, respond to, and recover from simulated CBRN incidents, explosive attacks, and drone incursions throughout the combat readiness exercise. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd FW’s warfighting capabilities by validating ACE 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)

Details Download

Ready for anything: Response Kickoff

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kurstin Perales, 52nd Medical Group medical technician, provides care to a casualty during a simulated chemical attack as part of Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2025. 52 MDG medical technicians triaging, treating and transporting victims at the scene of the attack and other simulated casualty events throughout Swift Saber 25. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd FW’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)

Details Download

Ready for anything: Response Kickoff

52nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman Luca Knopp secures an entry control point at the scene of a simulated chemical attack as part of Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2025. 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen executed their mission-essential tasks under pressure throughout Swift Saber 25, showcasing the wing’s ability to defend the base and respond rapidly to dynamic, multi-domain threats. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd FW’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)

Details Download

Turbo Weasel sharpens warfighting readiness through realistic joint training

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, flies over the flightline during exercise Turbo Weasel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 14, 2025. Turbo Weasel is a dynamic air training exercise focused on Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses and operational readiness in high-intensity, contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

Details Download

Turbo Weasel sharpens warfighting readiness through realistic joint training

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, takes off for a sortie during exercise Turbo Weasel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 14, 2025. The exercise enhances force generation and deployment readiness by testing pilot proficiency, maintenance responsiveness and allied integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

Details Download

Turbo Weasel sharpens warfighting readiness through realistic joint training

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, sits inside a hardened aircraft shelter during exercise Turbo Weasel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 14, 2025. Turbo Weasel tests the full spectrum of squadron readiness, from sortie generation and maintenance turnaround to multi-aircraft mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

Details Download

Turbo Weasel sharpens warfighting readiness through realistic joint training

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tyler Brummer, 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares for takeoff during exercise Turbo Weasel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 14, 2025. The exercise sharpens warfighting capabilities through simulated high-density air combat, enabling aircrew to operate effectively in complex operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

Details Download

Turbo Weasel sharpens warfighting readiness through realistic joint training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Oldenburg, 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, left, speaks to Lt. Col. Tyler Brummer, right, 480th FS F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prior to flight during exercise Turbo Weasel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 14, 2025. The exercise simulates a contested battlespace requiring real-time communication and situational awareness across multiple aircraft and units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

Details Download

Turbo Weasel sharpens warfighting readiness through realistic joint training

A helmet and oxygen mask rest inside a pilot’s locker at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 14, 2025. Pilots from the 480th Fighter Squadron participated in exercise Turbo Weasel, which emphasized integrated combat employment and interoperability with partner units such as the 555th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

Details Download

Spanger Bach waterway cleanup

A member of the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Office collects a piece of plastic from a tributary of the Spanger Bach stream in Spangdahlem, Germany, April 5, 2025. Cleanup efforts focused on preventing litter from entering local waterways

Details Download

Spanger Bach waterway cleanup

Volunteers pick up litter along the fenceline of Spangdahlem Air Base during the Spanger Bach Cleanup in Spangdahlem, Germany, April 6, 2025. The cleanup focused on reducing debris in areas that could impact local waterways.

Details Download

Spanger Bach waterway cleanup

Volunteers pick up litter along the fence line of Spangdahlem Air Base during the Spanger Bach Cleanup in Spangdahlem, Germany, April 5, 2025. The cleanup focused on reducing debris in areas that could impact local waterways.

Details Download

Spanger Bach waterway cleanup

Youth firefighters from the Spangdahlem fire brigade lead a cleanup crew through the village during the Spanger Bach Cleanup in Spangdahlem, Germany, April 5, 2025. The brigade helped coordinate teams that collected trash from roads, footpaths, and along the local stream.

Details Download

Spanger Bach waterway cleanup

Christian Turner, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Chief, right, and Alois Gerten, the mayor of Spangdahlem welcome volunteers during the opening remarks of the annual Spanger Bach Cleanup in Spangdahlem, Germany, April 5, 2025. The community-led event brought together over 100 local residents, Airmen, and students to remove litter from the village and nearby stream.

Details Download

Raising awareness and standing together

Volunteers pose for a photo during the first day of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 1, 2025. Throughout the month, agencies around Spangdahlem will conduct activities to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of sexual assault prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

Details Download

Raising awareness and standing together

Volunteers hold signs during the first day of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 1, 2025. Each April, U.S. military installations conduct activities in support of SAAPM to share information on available advocacy programs and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

Details Download