U.S. Air Force crew chiefs from the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron perform maintenance on a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft engine during a theater security package deployment to Lask A More
A U.S. Air Force maintenance Airman assigned to the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron runs tests on an A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft during a theater security package deployment to Lask Air Base, Polan More
A pamphlet for the 2015 Sesame Street/United Services Organization Experience for Military Families, is displayed on a table prior to the start of a show inside the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center July 11, 2015 More
A U.S. Air Force 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron crew chief salutes the pilot of a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft during a theater security package deployment to Lask Air Base, Poland, More
U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Scherzer, 52nd Maintenance Group commander left, hands the ceremonial guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Strysan Murrell, the incoming 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron commander, durin More
A sky diver parachutes to the ground with the Romanian flag during the 2015 Campia Turzii Air Show July 19, 2015, at Campia Turzii, Romania. The air show celebrated the Romanian air force’s birthday and feature More
A 321st Special Tactics Squadron combat controller gears up before the start of an austere landing training exercise at Nowe Miasto, Poland, July 20, 2015. The 321st STS is based out of RAF Mildenhall, England. More
A U.S. Air National Guard F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft pilot assigned to the 123rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron performs pre-flight checks July 21, 2015, at Campia Turzii, Romania. Twelve F-15C Eagles deploye More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron learn how to build a tent during mobile deployment training July 30, 2015, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. This specific training aims to ensure the 6 More
Members of the exercise evaluation team walk away from an exercise scene, prior to the start of a fuel spill exercise Aug. 7, 2015, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The exercise verified the first responder’s More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lydia Lewis, a 52nd Force Support Squadron sports program manager, poses for a photo during a swing shift at the Eifel Powerhaus on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 20, 2015. The fi More
Four F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., fly over the runway before landing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 28, 2015. The U.S. Air Force de More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft pilots assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., fly in formation Aug. 28, 2015, over Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. This is the first tr More
Airmen from the 95th Fighter Squadron depart from a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III on the flight line at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 28, 2015. The Airmen are here to support the first F-22 Raptor E More
An F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft lands at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 28, 2015, as part of the inaugural F-22 training deployment to Europe. The F-22s are deployed from the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tynda More
Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors fly over the flight line at Lask Air Base, Poland, Aug. 31, 2015. The aircraft are part of the inaugural F-22 training deployment to Europe and are funded by the European Reassur More
Vehicles assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron remain parked at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 1, 2015, before convoying 683 miles to Poland. The convoy was the largest to date, consisting of 121 Air More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, center, speaks to Airmen during an all-call at Hangar One at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 3, 2015. Third AF More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter pilots assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., prepare for takeoff on the runway Sept. 11, 2015, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The F-22s con More
A crew chief from the 123rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 142nd Fighter Wing, Oregon Air National Guard, performs pre-flight checks on an F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft during a theater security package deploym More
A sign promoting Homecoming weekend sits outside Spangdahlem Middle School before the start of a Homecoming parade at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 2, 2015. This year’s theme for Homecoming was "Around th More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty Hults, a 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, lets Bitburg Elementary School students climb inside a fire truck during a visit to BES on Bitburg Annex, Germany, Oct. 8, 2 More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, is prepared by 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen before the start of the Trapani Air Show More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot from the 480th Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, conducts pre-flight checks before take off at Beja Air Base, Portugal, Oct. 21, 2015. The 480th FS More
Members of the Honor Guard's training course graduating class 16-1, present the colors before the graduation ceremony inside the base theater at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 23, 2015. The ceremonial guar More
Two Airmen, assigned to the 71st Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., look out the windows of a C-130J Hercules during rescue and refueling training near Beja Air Base, Portugal, Oct. 23, 2015. The tra More
A Canadian C-130 is parked outside a hangar before participating in High Altitude Low Oxygen parachute jumping in support of Trident Juncture 2015 at Beja Air Base, Portugal, Oct. 29, 2015. (U.S. Air Force phot More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks to senior NCOs after breakfast at the Mosel Dining Facility on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 3, 2015. (U More
Jasper, a fifth-grade student at Spangdahlem Middle-High School, stands in front of his display board during the Invention Convention at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 15, 2015. Jasper invented a game desi More
A laptop sits upon a desk at the newly opened USO center at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 16, 2015. The USO offers access to electronics such as laptops, gaming consoles, televisions and more for Airmen a More
Emergency response Airmen conduct training on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 12, 2016. Exercise coordinators prepared the scenario to test the participants’ abilities to adhere to regulat More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden, a 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, talks to a group of children before reading to them at the Child Development Center on Spangdahlem Air Base, German More
A 480th Fighter Squadron pilot wears a 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron patch while standing in formation during a change of command ceremony at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 15, 2016. Member More
Spangdahlem community members explore the different information tables at the Health Celebration in the Club Eifel Ballroom on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 21, 2016. Over 40 base agencies provided a wide More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rick Jones, a crew chief assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, inspects the intake of a 480th EFS F-16 Fighter Falcon fighter aircraft, during a flying training deploym More
Locker keys are displayed at the Powerhaus Fitness Center on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 27, 2016. The 52nd Force Support Squadron recently installed keypad lock systems to locker doors at the fitness c More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off from the flightline during a flying training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 28, More
A Hellenic air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 340th Fighter Squadron takes off from the runway during a flying training deployment on the flight line at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 29, More
Bomb Drop Unit-50 training explosives are lined up on a transport trailer during a flying training deployment on the flightline at Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 29, 2016. All missiles, bombs and ammunition used durin More
Airmen applause after U.S. Air Force Col. Patricia John, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron commander, gave her opening remarks for National African American History Month at The Exchange on Spangdahlem Air Base, More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Young Kim, left, and Capt. Shannon Callan, both KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron,927th Operations Group at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., begin their More
A distance marker is held in position on an unimproved surface during an austere landing exercise at Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Feb. 9, 2016. The colorful markers were put in place by 321st Special Tactics Squadron com More
A 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft performs a low-level flyover of an austere landing site at Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Feb. 9, 2016. The aircraft deployed to Bulgaria in support of Op More
Italian air force Captain Roberto Manzo, a 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft exchange pilot, looks off into the distance during combat search and rescue training near Plovdiv, Bu More
U.S. Air Force Airman Taylor Bridges, a 52nd Force Support Squadron military personnel section member, left, and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Katelin Shipp, 52nd FSS MPS chief, take their seats on stage at the beginn More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nathanial Robinson Jr., left, Staff Sgt. Kevin Ray, center, and Senior Airman Ian Sinchak, right, all 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technicians from the More
A supply container from the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Mass., sits near the flightline at Keflavik International Airport, Iceland, April 2, 2016. Members of the 104th Maintenance Group More
A graphic depicting the work of the 52nd Operations Group located at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft assigned to the 131st Fighter Squadron, 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Mass., circles passed the hardened aircraft shelters prior to landing at More
A decorative cake presented by the Icelandic Coast Guard sits on a table during the Full Operational Capability celebration April 6, 2016. The FOC status is marked by understanding the NATO process and meeting More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Ayers, Mobilization Assistant to the Director, Operations, Strategic Deterrence, and Nuclear Integration, USAFE-AFAFRICA, talks with Airmen on the flight line at Keflavik Intern More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Scott Rice, Massachusetts National Guard adjutant general, right, shakes the hand of U.S. Air Force and Massachusetts Air National Guard Master Sgt. Donald Masciadrelli, a 104th Mainten More
A flight formation of Romanian air force MiG-21 LanceR aircraft and U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft fly during the RoAF's 71st Air Base's air show and open house at Campia Turzii, Romania, July 23, More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Hawkins, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, talks about the capabilities of the 52nd AMXS supporting the F-16 Fighting Falcons to Brig. Gen. Tal Kel More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Tennyson, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, right, and Senior Airman Douglas Wilkens, 52nd CES EOD team member, left, work together to find sim More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Tennyson, explosive ordnance disposal team leader, uses a metal detecting wand to scan an area for simulated improvised explosive devices at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 27 More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen, 52nd Fighter Wing command chief, back, assists Senior Airman Casey Choiniere, 52nd Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, fix a deicing tru More
U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, speaks at the opening ceremony of Relay For Life at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 29, 2016. Airmen and their families raised more than $12,0 More
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker while returning to Altu Air Force Base, Okla, Aug. 2, 2016. The tour provided military and civic leaders from More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mandingo Alfred, 52nd Maintenance Squadron weapons superintendent, center left, answers questions from Royal Air Force Air Cadets during a tour at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, More
New U.S Air Force master sergeants and master sergeant-selects stand in recognition during a senior NCO induction ceremony at Club Eifel on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 12, 2016. More than four dozen mem More
A Civil Engineer Airman cuts a damaged section of airfield for a repair August 13, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Airfield repairs must be completed in an expedited fashion to ensure minimal More
U.S. Air ForceStaff Sgt. Charles Lopez, Maintenance Squadron combat oriented supply operations, poses at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, August 30, 2016. Lopez was recognized as Spangdahlem's Super Saber Perform More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Oregon, 52nd Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School commandant, left, gives ALS students a pep talk before a volleyball game at the Eifel Powerhouse on Spangdahlem Air More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, walk up to Fort Aubin-Neufchateau, Belgium, Aug. 28, 2016. More than 25 Airmen worked to help preserve and excava More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Maxwell, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief checks the intake of the jet engine of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a “hot pit” at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany More
A California Air National Guard F-15C Eagle remains parked on the flightline at Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria, Sept. 7, 2016. Four F-15Cs assigned to the 194th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron will conduct joint NATO More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Clark-Parrick, 52nd Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of aircrew flight operations main shop, left, speaks to Col. Joseph McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, right, and More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal unit, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, talk with a German military observer during the Northern Challenge 16 exercise More
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey aircraft, assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, rests on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 20, 2016. The Osprey v More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker with the 191st Air Refueling Squadron from Salt Lake City, Utah, awaits civil leader guests to board before a refueling mission at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 26, 2 More
Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly beside a KC-135 Stratotanker after receiving fuel during a refueling mission over Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 26, 2016. The Stratotanker, from the 151st Air More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands on the flightline during the squadron’s return to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 6, 2016. Approximately 3 More
Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, center, greets a welcoming party while visiting Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 6, 2016. Wolters made his first visit to Spang More
A member of 3 Doors Down, an American rock band from Escatawpa, Miss., perform a show inside Hangar One at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 16, 2016. The band formed over 20 years ago. This concert marks the More
Sabers watch a concert performed by the American rock band, 3 Doors Down, inside Hangar 1 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 16, 2016. The free show was a part of the Armed Forces Entertainment tour, an Air More
Military families and friends wait for the 606th Air Control Squadron to return to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 20, 2016. Nearly 200 Airmen assigned to the 606th ACS returned, from a six-month rotational More
Dave Hardy, a contract worker, disassembles a pin-setter during a renovation at Eifel Lanes bowling center on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 25, 2016. Renovations, like the bowling alley upgrade, are happe More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Alcala, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons systems specialist and load crew competition team member, works on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during the quarterly weap More
Benjamin Breckheimer, a former U.S. Army Staff Sgt., speaks to Airmen about personal resiliency at the Brick House on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 10, 2016. Breackheimer was injured following an improvis More
A detail of Airmen assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing stand at parade rest before a Veteran’s Day ceremony at the Luxembourg American Military Cemetery and Memorial in Luxembourg, Nov. 11, 2016. The ceremony pai More
A candle remains lit on top of a grave marker of an unknown German soldier before a German National Day of Mourning observance ceremony at the Kolmeshöhe Military Cemetery in Bitburg, Germany, Nov. 13, 2016. Th More
Lt. Col. Ryan Crowley, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron commander, talks about the new modular buildings being built for the elementary school on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2016. The design and executi More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Willie Moore, left, 52nd Maintenance Squadron propulsion test cell supervisor, explains rules to contestants during the annual Spangdahlem Spouses and Enlisted Members Club Commissary More
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gail Halvorsen, a C-52 Skymaster pilot also known as the Candy Bomber, visits with Gisela Rainare, a former civilian employee at the former Frankfurt an Main Air Base, Germany, befo More
U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen, 52nd Fighter Wing command chief, performs a deadlift exercise using the new Fitness-In-A-Box at the Powerhaus Gym on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. More
Civil Air Patrol cadets from Squadron 126 are given a tour of a C-17 Globemaster III at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 1, 2016. The CAP is celebrating their 75th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff More
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Concert band plays a holiday celebration at City Hall, Bitburg, Germany, Dec. 3, 2016. The band played holiday songs as a way to say thank you to the community members who support More
Airmen assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing have breakfast with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, right, and Chief Master Sgt. Phillip L. Easton, 3rd More
David McKean, right, U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg, meets with Col. Joe McFall, left, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen, middle, 52nd FW command chief, outside the wing headquar More
Terri Lukens, right, former breast cancer patient and wife of then U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Lukens, 52nd Maintenance Group chief enlisted manager, watches as 52nd Fighter Wing chiefs receive hai More
Theresa Lukens, left, cancer patient and wife of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Lukens, 52nd Maintenance Group chief enlisted manager, kisses Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Parcell, 52nd Maintenance Squadr More
Many military members and their families may experience a range of concerns which could detract from military and family readiness such as adjustment after a deployment, marital conflicts, stress management, pa More
52nd Fighter Wing evaluators observe Staff Sgt. DeAnte Miller and Senior Airman Michael Curtis, both 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft weapons systems specialists, during the 52nd FW Load Cre More
Stephanie Crites, wife of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Crites, 52nd Maintenance Squadron senior munitions inspector, with their three children are presented with the grand prize from the Football Frenzy co More
Spangdahlem's leadership representatives presents Dorm 333 members with a first place certificate and a check during the Dorm of the Quarter awards in the Brick House at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 10, More
A Spangdahlem child listens to a book about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during story time at the base library on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 12, 2017. Story time is held twice a week and features special More
Robyn Tripp, 52nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron registered nurse, poses for a photo at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, November 17, 2017. Tripp was recognized as Spangdahlem's Super Saber Performer, a Saber recogn More
U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Horton, 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander, renders a salute as Gen. Tod Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, arrives at Buechel Air Base, Germany, Jan. 1 More
52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen prepare to compete in the annual weapons load competition in Hangar One at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2017. The top two teams went head-to-head to determin More