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52nd CES conducts large-scale runway lighting restoration

Members assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, pose for a photo after completing a foreign object debris walk on the runway at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 20, 2025. The FOD walk followed the completion of a large-scale lighting restoration project, reinforcing airfield safety and cultivating a culture of readiness and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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52nd CES conducts large-scale runway lighting restoration

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Levi Poore, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron execution support technician, prepares a hole for a new runway light fixture during an airfield restoration project at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 12, 2025. The overhaul of the airfield lighting system bolstered Airmen’s technical proficiency and directly contributed to the 52nd Fighter Wing’s mission capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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52nd CES conducts large-scale runway lighting restoration

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Boyce Mitchell, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment apprentice, carries equipment across the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 12, 2025. Airmen manually installed 149 in-ground runway light fixtures during a restoration project that improved visibility and operational reliability, enhancing readiness and enabling agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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52nd CES conducts large-scale runway lighting restoration

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, taxis on the flightline after a major runway lighting system overhaul at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 23, 2025. The new lighting system ensures the flight line remains fully mission capable, enabling the 52nd Fighter Wing’s F-16 Fighting Falcons to launch safely and maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Franklin)
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52nd CES conducts large-scale runway lighting restoration

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron, pull electrical wiring through a manhole during the rewiring phase of a runway lighting project at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 12, 2025. The large-scale project involved the replacement of 149 light fixtures, making it the largest restoration of the airfield lighting system in more than 20 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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52nd CES conducts large-scale runway lighting restoration

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, taxis on the runway after a major runway lighting system overhaul at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 23, 2025. The aircraft returned from a temporary duty assignment to a revitalized runway, ready to resume flying operations after the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron completed a major airfield lighting replacement project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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52nd CES conducts large-scale runway lighting restoration

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, lands on the runway after a major runway lighting system overhaul at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 23, 2025. The aircraft returned from a temporary duty assignment to Aviano Air Base, Italy, where some operations were relocated during an airfield lighting restoration at Spangdahlem AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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Eifel to Eiffel bike ride promotes resilience, physical strength, and mental tenacity

Bryan Blue, 52nd Fighter Wing integrated prevention and response director, prepares his bicycle before the start of the Eifel to Eiffel bike ride at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 31, 2025. The long-distance cycling event spanning from Spangdahlem AB to the Eiffel Tower encouraged physical readiness and resilience through endurance-based activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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Eifel to Eiffel bike ride promotes resilience, physical strength, and mental tenacity

Cyclists depart from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to begin the Eifel to Eiffel bike ride, May 31, 2025. The event offered Airmen and leaders an opportunity to model a culture of fitness and perseverance in line with the Air Force’s Comprehensive Airman Fitness model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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Eifel to Eiffel bike ride promotes resilience, physical strength, and mental tenacity

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, 52nd Fighter Wing deputy commander, talks to other participants before the Eifel to Eiffel bike ride at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 31, 2025. Long-distance challenges like the Eifel to Eiffel bike ride serve as a platform for personal growth and demonstrate the value of resilience in and out of uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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Eifel to Eiffel bike ride promotes resilience, physical strength, and mental tenacity

A participant wears an event jersey during the Eifel to Eiffel bike ride at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 31, 2025. The ride emphasized Comprehensive Airman Fitness by encouraging consistent investment in physical wellness and mental strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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Eifel to Eiffel bike ride promotes resilience, physical strength, and mental tenacity

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton (right), 52nd Fighter Wing commander, greets participants of the before starting the Eifel to Eiffel bike ride from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 31, 2025. The event promoted camaraderie, fitness, and the importance of maintaining mental and physical resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty)
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Ready for anything: Defenders Neutralize Threats

Defenders assigned to the 52nd Security Forces Squadron subdue a simulated malicious actor during an insider threat scenario involving an F-16 Fighting Falcon as part of Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2025. 52nd SFS defenders were tested on their ability to identify, respond to and neutralize simulated threats throughout the combat readiness exercise. Swift Saber 25 strengthens 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 Darius Frazier)
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Ready for anything: Defenders Neutralize Threats

A defender assigned to the 52nd Security Forces Squadron detains a simulated malicious actor during an insider threat scenario involving an F-16 Fighting Falcon as part of Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2025. Scenarios throughout the combat readiness exercise tested 52nd SFS defenders on their ability to respond to a range of threats and situations. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 enhance 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 Darius Frazier)
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Ready for anything: Defenders Neutralize Threats

Defenders assigned to the 52nd Security Forces Squadron detain a simulated malicious actor during an insider threat scenario involving an F-16 Fighting Falcon as part of Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2025. The scenario validated the defenders’ ability to respond to insider threats and minimize their impact on 52nd Fighter Wing assets. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 strengthen the 52nd FW’s warfighting capabilities by validating Agile Combat Employment concepts, including rapid threat response, dispersed operations and mission generation in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Frazier)
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Ready for anything: Defenders Neutralize Threats

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Baik, a 52nd Security Forces Squadron defender, responds to the scene of a simulated insider attack on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2025. Defenders were challenged to identify, respond to and neutralize simulated threats and other attacks throughout the combat readiness exercise. Swift Saber 25 enhances 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 Darius Frazier)
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Ready for anything: Defenders Neutralize Threats

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Denson, 52nd Security Forces Squadron defender, subdues a simulated malicious actor during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2025. The scenario validated the defenders’ ability to successfully complete a high risk traffic stop and minimize the threat’s impact on 52nd Fighter Wing operations. Exercises like Swift Saber 25 enhance 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)
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Ready for anything: Defenders Neutralize Threats

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Lewis, 52nd Security Forces Squadron defender, apprehends a simulated malicious actor during Exercise Swift Saber 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2025. 52nd SFS defenders were tested on their ability to identify, respond to and neutralize simulated threats throughout the combat readiness exercise. Swift Saber 25 strengthens 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)
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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)
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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)
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