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  • Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, dons his helmet before take-off during an Agile Combat Employment exercise on the flight line at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 25, 2020. USAFE-AFAFRICA continuously exercises ways to improve the U.S. passive and active defense capabilities that ensure the U.S. advantage in resiliency and protect our assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

    USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Spangdahlem AB for ACE

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, visited the 52nd Fighter Wing during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 25, 2020.
  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cates, 726th Air Mobility Squadron superintendent, left, presents the John L. Levitow award to Staff Sgt. Rachel Brown, 52nd Security Forces Squadron member, during the Pitsenbarger Airman Leadership School class 20-E graduation at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 19, 2020. The award is given to the ALS graduate who demonstrates the most outstanding professional leadership and academic performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody W. Howley)

    Pitsenbarger ALS Class 20-E graduates

    Airman Leadership School is a five-week-long Air Force program designed to develop enlisted Airmen into effective front-line supervisors. It is the first Professional Military Education enlisted Air Force members encounter. View the full photo album here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/spangdahlemairbase/albums/72157714827453126
  • U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Mark Majack, left, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron section chief of personal property, passenger travel office, and Airman 1st Class Joshua Boozer, right, 52nd LRS Individual Protective Equipment apprentice, demonstrate putting a deployment bag together, June 4, 2020, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The 52nd LRS IPE Airmen are responsible for ensuring Airmen are properly equipped with gear needed for taskings, deployments, and temporary duty travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody W. Howley)

    52nd LRS gear up in COVID-19 response

    Members from 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment section have steadily supported the COVID-19 response by providing the base populous with proper gear, ensuring mission readiness at all times.
  • A Spangdahlem Air Base family eats snacks after a six-kilometer walk around Spangdahlem, Germany, May 29, 2020. The end of the walk led participants to a venue where they could sit and relax with snacks and beverages provided by the host nation council, and spend time with the other participating families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody W. Howley)

    Spangdahlem AB families explore the Eifel

  • USAFE Band plays for local retirement home

    USAFE Band plays for local retirement home

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band visited retirement homes surrounding Spangdahlem Air Base in the villages of Trier, Wittlich, and Landscheid, Germany, to build partnerships between the base and local communities and support those most impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.
  • U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, taxi off at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to participate in a large force exercise within the North Sea airspace, U.K., May 27, 2020. Multiple wings from across U.S. Air Forces in Europe participated in the LFE, demonstrating the U.S. Air Force’s ability to integrate different aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody W. Howley)

    Spangdahlem AB F-16s participate in large force exercise

  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adrianna Hopkins, 312th Training Squadron instructor, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, and Senior Airman Christian Hibner, 7th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, Dyess AFB, Texas, participate in a burn exercise at Spangdahlem AB, Germany, October, 2018. The 52nd FES Airmen stay mission ready through the COVID-19 pandemic with consistent training to maintain their ability to respond to an emergency at a moment’s notice. (Photo courtesy of Senior Airman Sean Howley)

    52nd FES tame flames from COVID-19

    The 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services flight is staying mission ready through the COVID-19 pandemic by continuing training and responding to calls at a moment’s notice.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bradley Gallaher, 52nd OSS Weather Flight training manager, uses a Tactical Meteorological Observation System (TMQ-53), at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 28, 2020. Gallaher has been maintaining mission readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring records and training are up to date. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody W. Howley)

    52 OSS Weather Flight storm through COVID-19 pandemic

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, service members have to quickly adapt and do what they can to accomplish the mission. Having to physically distance themselves or stay home to protect their health can cause challenges and new ways of not only doing their jobs, but keeping their stress levels low.
  • Jacob Goldfuss, 4, a student at Spangdahlem Air Base Elementary School and son of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Austin May, 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs command information section chief, and Staff Sgt. Candace Goldfuss, 52nd Security Forces Squadron operations NCO, reads a book with his teacher from his home in Niersbach, Germany, April 22, 2020. Students and teachers are meeting in real time through digital platforms to enforce physical distancing and prevent the spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valerie R. Seelye)

    Spangdahlem AB education expands past school walls with digital learning

    Department of Defense Education Activity closed buildings and launched digital learning for Spangdahlem Air Base schools in March 2020, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Although students are staying home and physically separated from classmates, the situation is showing a positive outcome.“Students have been given the opportunity to implement
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joniece Guerrero, 52nd Force Support Squadron food service journeyman, prepares a food order at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 20, 2020. OZZI trays were implemented to improve the quality of life and work centers for Airmen and families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody W. Howley)

    U.S. Air Force dining facility sparks innovation, implements reusable trays

    The 52nd Force Support Squadron Mosel Dining Facility began a transition from disposable to reusable meal trays, to be used by Airmen, in early March.
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