Oct. 30, 2024 Forging Power in the Skies: German Luftwaffe members learn skills on the F-16 U.S. Airmen assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Group participated in a crucial cross servicing training with three German Luftwaffe members, where they learned how to marshal and service a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet, on Oct. 17, 2024.
Oct. 18, 2024 German, Polish students tour Spangdahlem AB as part of longest running exchange program in Rheinland-Pfalz The students from Trier, Germany and Poznań, Poland received a unique first-hand look into how the U.S. military operates and strengthens the ever-continuing cultural exchange between the U.S. and its host nation partners.
Sept. 23, 2024 Ettelbruck recognizes 80th Liberation in Luxembourg The town of Ettelbruck, Luxembourg, honored the bravery and sacrifices of those who fought for freedom during World War II at their 80th Liberation Ceremony.
July 1, 2024 Razem Silniejsi, Stronger Together: Det 1 leads way for Saber Nation in Poland 52nd Operations Group, Detachment 1 is charged with a unique and critical assignment since they were first activated in November 2012: supporting the movements and operations of thousands of U.S. troops deploying in and out of Powidz and Łask Air Bases.
Oct. 3, 2023 ITAF host static display at Spangdahlem AB U.S. Air Force members and civilians enter the back of an Italian HH-101A helicopter Sept. 20, 2023, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The Italian Air Force has visited Spangdahlem Air Base three times now. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)
July 5, 2023 KC-135 serves as platform for multiple missions over Germany and Netherlands Aeromedical Evacuation technicians with the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, sharpened their skills during a routine refueling flight in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron June 27, over the skies of Germany and
June 29, 2023 Father, son take to the skies during Air Defender 23 Some sons walk in their fathers’ footsteps, while others fly. This is especially true for one U.S. Air Force family who have continued this legacy for three generations.
June 29, 2023 158 FW F-35A Lightning leaving Spangdahlem AB A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fifth generation fighter aircraft, assigned to the Vermont Air National Guard 158th Fighter Wing, takes off from the flight line at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 23, 2023. The 52nd Fighter Wing conducted interoperability and bilateral training with 42 ANG
June 15, 2023 52nd FW kicks off flying ops for largest ever air deployment exercise The 52nd Fighter Wing, alongside 42 Air National Guard units (ANG) and 25 nations, is participating in Air Defender 23, the largest air force deployment exercise since NATO was founded, June 12-23.
June 9, 2023 158 FW F-35A Lightning arrive at Spangdahlem AB A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont National Guard, arrives at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 7, 2023. The aircraft arrived in Europe for Air Defender 23 (AD23), which is the largest Air Force deployment exercise since NATO was founded. (U.S.