Aug. 26, 2024 SecAF Kendall visits 52nd Operations Group, Det. 1 SecAF Kendall Visited Łask Air Base to gain a deeper understanding of Det. 1 and the 495th FS missions as well as build ties with the Polish air force as part of his larger trip throughout the U.S. European Command AOR.
July 4, 2024 52nd SFS hosts international training for military working dog handlers The 52nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Section hosted U.S., German and Luxembourgish military units and law enforcement organizations for advanced interoperability training June 26.
Dec. 1, 2023 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
May 9, 2023 FY22 DAF Safety Awards released The FY22 Department of the Air Force Safety Awards Program provides organizations, teams, and individuals the opportunity to be recognized for their hard work, enhanced performance, accomplishments, and feats in safety.
Sept. 7, 2022 52nd FW first in AF to upgrade F-16s with AESA radar systems The AESA upgrade provides F-16s enhancement in combat capabilities, improving pilot effectiveness, air defenses and overall aircraft survivability when faced by enemy forces.
Oct. 21, 2021 Accelerating change leads to National Safety Council Rising Star of Safety Senior Master Sgt. Victorio Gutierrez, wing safety superintendent at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, was one of 38 people recognized by the National Safety Council as a Rising Star of Safety, Sept 26.
March 15, 2021 Hanscom AFB team to rollout major IT upgrades for 700K users A Hanscom AFB information technology team expects to roll out improved end user services to numerous Air and Space Force locations beginning in the summer of 2021.
Sept. 28, 2020 Spangdahlem AB Airmen integrate in joint multinational exercise Astral Knight As part of joint multinational exercise Astral Knight, a KC-10 Extender refueled multiple Polish and U.S. aircraft while over Polish airspace Sept. 22 and 24.
July 8, 2020 Spangdahlem AB hosts USAFE large force exercise The exercise focused on aircrew integration of multiple platforms to enhance readiness and increase proficiency needed to maintain a ready force to ensure the collective defense of the NATO alliance.
June 4, 2020 USAFE-AFAFRICA conducts first large-force exercise amidst COVID-19 The purpose of the exercise was to continue high-end training with U.S. Air Forces in Europe and NATO partners to counter near-peer threats in the area of responsibility.
March 9, 2020 Air Force announces 2019 Safety Awards Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr., Air Force Chief of Safety, recently announced the recipients of the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Safety Awards and the Air Force Chief of Safety Awards for 2019.
Feb. 13, 2020 Air Force announces Air Force Art Contest winners The Air Force recently announced its 2019 Air Force Art Contest winners. The contest features five categories from Adult Accomplished to Youth Ages 6-8.
Jan. 9, 2020 Air Force announces Spark Tank 2020 selectees Spark Tank also offers Airmen the opportunity to get their ideas in front of key enabling agencies that can share expertise and resources such as funding or personnel for the projects being presented and demonstrate pathways for intrapreneurs to make their initiatives successful.
Oct. 28, 2019 52nd FW conducts CFE treaty exercise Airmen escorted an exercise inspection team from Romania, members of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and members of the German Verification Agency for an inspection of facilities throughout the installation.
Oct. 8, 2019 F-16 crashes near Spangdahlem AB, pilot OK A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed Oct. 8 at about 3 p.m. CEST, near Zemmer, Germany, during a routine training sortie.
July 23, 2019 CSAF visits Spangdahlem AB Goldfein attended a luncheon at the base dining facility with squadron commanders and superintendents from the 52nd Fighter Wing before meeting with all Sabers to discuss ongoing Air Force initiatives and the base’s significance in the overall Air Force mission.
June 22, 2019 European partnership flight visits Spangdahlem AB The visit, which happened during an African-European Partnership Flight program at Ramstein AB, was a multilateral, military-to-military engagement and security cooperation event focused on sharing best practices.
June 18, 2019 Hill AFB’s fighter wings demonstrate global reach with F-35A From Europe to the Middle East and the high desert of Idaho, the Air Force’s first combat-coded F-35A Lightning II squadrons demonstrated their global reach this week.
June 12, 2019 Hill AFB F-35As arrive at Spangdahlem AB Funded through the European Deterrence Initiative, the TSP provides a more robust U.S. military rotational presence in the European theater capable of deterring adversaries and assuring partners and allies of the U.S. commitment to regional security.
March 7, 2019 Second experiment for IT services begins at eight bases The Air Force is experimenting to find out whether giving Airmen access to industry-provided network service, customer service and device management will improve their user experience.
Feb. 28, 2019 Spangdahlem AB master sergeant wins Spark Tank competition Master Sgt. Jonathan Maas assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, was named the 2019 Spark Tank winner during the Air Force’s Spark Tank competition at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium Feb. 28, in Orlando.
July 17, 2018 CSAF strengthens Air Force ties in Italy Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visited several air bases across Italy July 5-9, 2018, where he met with military and political leaders to strengthen international partnerships.
Nov. 13, 2017 Ramstein AB Airmen honor U.S. veterans in Belgium Bad weather did not deter Airmen from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, from celebrating Veteran’s Day Nov. 11, 2017, at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial in Belgium. The ethereal curtain of fog and delicate rainfall only added to the poignancy of the ceremony.
Nov. 1, 2017 AF announces 2016 Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award recipients Air Force officials have announced the recipients of the 2016 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Awards.This Air Force-level award recognizes an individual or team whose actions demonstrate innovation in cost and manpower savings to improve efficiency, operational readiness and replication of the
Oct. 13, 2017 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Sept. 18, 2017 Airmen receive Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award during AFA Process improvements don’t always save the Air Force money, but when they lead to cost saving ideas, senior leaders recognize it.That’s exactly what happened when Larry O. Spencer, Air Force Association president, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L.
May 16, 2017 Birds of a feather: brother promotes sister via VTC The video stream stuttered, lagged and occasionally froze, but it ended with Col. Theresa Goodman looking into a webcam and rendering a perfectly clear salute to her brother stationed 5,296 miles away from her location, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Col. Joseph McFall, the 52nd Fighter Wing
Jan. 19, 2017 AFSVA seeks players for international basketball tourney The Air Force Services Activity seeks Airmen who want to play on the 2017 Headquarters Allied Air Command (HQ AIRCOM) Basketball Team for the upcoming HQ AIRCOM Basketball Championship
Nov. 28, 2016 Candy Bomber rededicates Frankfurt’s Berlin Airlift Memorial Dozens of German and American citizens indulged their collective sweet tooth for freedom with thanksgiving and reflection during the reopening ceremony of the Berlin Airlift Memorial at Frankfurt International Airport, Germany, Nov. 21.
Sept. 27, 2016 Iceland hosts Northern Challenge for EOD community Airmen from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, participated in exercise Northern Challenge 2016, which began in Keflavik, Iceland, Sept. 12.
July 28, 2016 ANG, Romanian AF partnership soars over Campia Turzii Thousands of Romanian and European spectators marveled at aerial acrobatics in the skies and combat capability displays on the ground during an air show and open house at Campia Turzii, Romania, July 23.
May 31, 2016 Luxembourg, US uphold Memorial Day significance Luxembourgers and Americans united to pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their freedoms, fulfilling a promise to never forget that price. More than 200 citizens of both countries paid their respects to the legacy and valor of fallen American service members as part of a
May 10, 2016 Spangdahlem AB earns installation excellence award Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, was named the Air Force recipient of the 2016 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced May 10.
May 5, 2016 Air Force civic leaders visit USAFE The Air Force Civic Leader Program is an Air Staff-level program whose membership is comprised of community leaders selected by the Air Force major commands, National Guard Bureau and Headquarters Air Force.
March 17, 2016 'You either win or you learn': A tale of resilience Mariah Johnson, a value-added tax officer with the 52nd Force Support Squadron, took the first step to making the sport of jiujitsu her own Feb. 20, when she entered her first competition.
Feb. 9, 2016 KC-135 integral to F-16 training in Greece The first time the Air Force attempted to refuel an aircraft in flight, aircrews successfully stayed aloft for 151 hours. That was over 85 years ago, and the Air Force today has made quite a few innovations since then.
Feb. 1, 2016 Maintainers put the fight in fighter at Souda Bay More than 15 F-16 Fighter Falcons assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, are on a forward training deployment at Souda Bay, Greece, for bilateral training with the Hellenic Air Force until Feb. 15.
Oct. 30, 2015 US solidifies NATO, allied partnership at Trident Juncture 2015 More than 130 operations, maintenance and support Airmen and five F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, deployed here Oct. 16 to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2015.
Sept. 1, 2015 Polish, US forces improve interoperability at Lask AB Four F-16 Fighting Falcons, two F-22 Raptors and a C-130 Hercules arrived at Lask Air Base Aug. 31. The Airmen and aircraft are in Poland for separate flying training events with allies to demonstrate the countries' shared commitment to the collective security of NATO and the enduring peace and
Aug. 13, 2015 F-16 crash in Bavaria: Public report expected within 90 days The investigation into the Aug. 11 F-16C Fighting Falcon crash near Engelmannreuth in the county of Bayreuth, Germany, is currently ongoing.
Aug. 11, 2015 F-16 crashes in Bavaria A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, crashed Aug. 11 at approximately 9:38 a.m. near Engelmannreuth in the county of Bayreuth, Germany.
May 11, 2015 ANG European theater security package arrives in Bulgaria The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander spoke to U.S. and Bulgarian Airmen and local community leaders about the Air Force's first European theater security package (TSP) of F-15C Eagles deployed to Graf Ignatievo Air Base, near Plovdiv, Bulgaria, May 11.
Feb. 5, 2015 Greek, US training reaffirms rock-solid friendship With the White Mountains of Crete as their backdrop, U.S. and Hellenic air forces F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft soared to great heights and speeds as part of a continuing flying training deployment (FTD) Jan. 16 through Feb. 13 at Souda Bay, Greece.
Aug. 19, 2014 Greece, US continue to enhance NATO airpower The bilateral training between the Greek and U.S. air forces continues this week with more large-force employments, or LFE.