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German Naval force visits Spangdahlem AB

Service members of the German Navy Crew Charlie of the 4th Frigate Squadron view an air traffic control tower July 5, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The German Navy was provided an overview of the base and its noise mitigation, flight patterns, training and flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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German Naval force visits Spangdahlem AB

Service members assigned to the German Navy Crew Charlie of the 4th Frigate Squadron are given a tour of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 5, 2023. The purpose of the visit was to provide the crew with an orientation of the 52 Fighter Wing’s various missions and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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German Naval force visits Spangdahlem AB

U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Nathaniel Hofmann, 52nd Operations Support Squadron commander, briefs members assigned to the German Navy Crew Charlie of the 4th Frigate Squadron about the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft July 5, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The German Navy learned about the mission and partnership priorities of Spangdahlem AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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German Naval force visits Spangdahlem AB

German Navy Crew Charlie of the 4th Frigate Squadron members tour the air traffic control tower at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 5, 2023. During the tour, members of the German Navy learned about the planning and control of flight operations at Spangdahlem AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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Father, son take to the skies during Air Defender 23

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, Air National Guard director, speaks to Airmen assigned to Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing prior to the conclusion of the German-led, multinational exercise, Air Defender 23 (AD23), at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 22, 2023. AD23 integrated U.S. and allied air-power to defend shared values while strengthening partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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Father, son take to the skies during Air Defender 23

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, Air National Guard director, speaks to Airmen assigned to Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing prior to the conclusion of the German-led, multinational exercise, Air Defender 23 (AD23), at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 22, 2023. Exercises such as AD23 provide valuable opportunities for total force training with Air National Guard units and our Partner nations’ militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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Father, son take to the skies during Air Defender 23

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, Air National Guard director, visits Airmen assigned to Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing prior to the conclusion of the German-led, multinational exercise, Air Defender 23, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 22, 2023. Air National Guard forces provide combat-ready Airmen committed to facing emerging malignant forces and evolving strategic challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Anthony Plyler)

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Leading by example

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, checks IDs at the main gate for Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. As wing commander, Crofton leads more than 5,000 active-duty service members, U.S. government civilian employees and their families, including members at nine geographically separated units in six different countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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Leading by example

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, checks IDs at the main gate for Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. Working alongside Airmen allows leaders like Crofton to gain a deeper understanding of the tasks performed on a day to day basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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Leading by example

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, checks members’ IDs at the main gate for Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. Installation entry controllers maintain the safety and security of the base by only allowing authorized individuals to enter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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Leading by example

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Evan Serpa, 52nd Fighter Wing command chief (left), discusses security procedures with Airman 1st Class Mark Schmuckey, 52nd Security Forces Squadron member, at the main gate for Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. Security Forces safeguard base security 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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Leading by example

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Evan Serpa, 52nd Fighter Wing command chief, checks IDs alongside members of the 52nd Security Forces Squadron at the main gate for Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. Defenders assigned to the 52nd SFS are tasked with ensuring the safety and security of more than 5,000 active-duty service members, U.S. Government civilian employees and their families on the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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52 MXG welcomes new commander

Col. Jason Purdy, 52nd Maintenance Group newly-appointed commander, holds his daughter during the 52nd MXG change of command ceremony at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2023. The change of command ceremony ensures the unit and its Airmen are never without official leadership, a continuation of trust, and also signifies an allegiance of Airmen to their commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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52 MXG welcomes new commander

Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, left, passes the guidon to Col. Jason Purdy, 52nd Maintenance Group incoming commander, as he takes command of the MXG at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2023. The passing of the guidon from an outgoing commander to an incoming commander ensures the unit and its Airmen are never without leadership, and signifies an allegiance from the unit’s members to their commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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52 MXG welcomes new commander

Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, left, receives the guidon from Col. James Vinson, 52nd Maintenance Group outgoing commander, as he relinquishes command of the MXG at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2023. Changes of command are a military tradition representing a formal transfer of responsibility for a flight, squadron, group, wing or MAJCOM from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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52 MXG welcomes new commander

Col. James Vinson, 52nd Maintenance Group outgoing commander, renders a final salute as the group commander at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2023. Changes of command represent the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a flight, squadron, group, wing or MAJCOM from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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52 MXG welcomes new commander

Col. Jason Purdy, newly-appointed 52nd Maintenance Group commander , renders his first salute to his unit at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2023. The change of command ceremony is a tradition where the outgoing commander relinquishes command by passing the unit’s colors to the presiding officer, who then hands the colors to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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KC-135 serves as platform for multiple missions over Germany and Netherlands

A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 assigned to Volkel Air Base, Netherlands, gets refueled over the Netherlands June 27, 2023. The 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refueled the Dutch aircraft while also providing a platform for members with the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to conduct training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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KC-135 serves as platform for multiple missions over Germany and Netherlands

Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16s assigned to Volkel Air Base, Netherlands, fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker after being refueled over the Netherlands June 27, 2023. The 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refueled the Dutch aircraft while also providing a platform for members with the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to conduct training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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