Sept. 14, 2022 52nd SFS demonstrates nighttime readiness 52nd Security Forces Squadron members participate in an exercise to bolster nighttime readiness on the flight line at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 12, 2022. The Air Force must bolster critical infrastructure defense to ensure it can generate combat capability to support the joint fight.
Sept. 7, 2022 52nd FW jets first active-duty F-16s to receive AESA radars The 480th Fighter Squadron is now the first active-duty Air Force F-16CM fighter squadron to bring their fleet of fighter jets into a new era of aerial dominance with the completion of its active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system upgrades, which provides a massive leap in combat
July 25, 2022 52nd CES Airmen, at the Forefront of Innovation Two Airmen from Spangdahlem Air Base incorporate 3D Printing into daily maintenance repairs to save time, money, and resources.
Nov. 24, 2020 Sabers conclude base readiness exercise The 52nd Fighter Wing hosted a readiness exercise here November 16-20, testing the base population’s response to a variety of potential scenarios.
June 17, 2020 52nd SFS trains with Raven for first time at Spangdahlem The 52nd Security Forces Squadron conducted flight trainings of the Small Unmanned Aerial System RQ-11B Raven for the first time at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 9-11, 2020.
May 21, 2020 MAGNUM: 52nd AMXS keeps F-16s flying, supports regional deterrence, security When the pilots of the 480th Fighter Squadron finish flying their F-16 Fighting Falcons for the day, the work of the men and women of the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron begins.
April 27, 2020 Spangdahlem Chaplains remotely provide spiritual guidance during COVID-19 COVID-19 has caused challenges for service members, civilians and families. As Saber Nation fights through the pandemic, Spangdahlem Air Base Chaplains are working hard to ensure individuals have the support they need to cope with the situation.
April 13, 2020 52nd FW hosts blood drive, provides blood to U.S. forces in Europe, Africa, deployed locations The Armed Services Blood Program held a blood drive at the Brick House here, April 6, 2020.
March 4, 2020 COVID-19 discussed during 52nd MDG table-top exercise Members from the 52nd Medical Group and host-nation partners convened for a table-top exercise on the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and their preventive and reactive actions at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 26, 2020.Ranks ranging from Airmen 1st Class to colonel attended, representing each
Jan. 23, 2020 Spangdahlem Civil Air Patrol honors fallen WWII veteran, remembers Sauer River crossing U.S. Civil Air Patrol, Spangdahlem Cadet Squadron members served as an honor guard detail for a ceremony naming the Moestroff Bridge after U.S. Army Pfc. Vincent Festa, on January 18, 2020, in Moestroff, Luxembourg.