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  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Maintainers from the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct launch inspections for A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 81st Fighter Squadron before takeoff on the flightline here Sept. 4. The 81st Fighter Squadron is leaving for Ramstein Rover 2012 (RARO12), a month-long tactical flying exercise held at and around Namest Air Base, Czech Republic. More than 15 nations are participating in the NATO partnership-building exercise, which will give each nation the opportunity to share joint tactics, techniques, capabilities and procedures. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 81st Fighter Squadron taxis down the flightline here Sept. 4. The 81st Fighter Squadron is leaving for Ramstein Rover 2012 (RARO12), a month-long tactical flying exercise held at and around Namest Air Base, Czech Republic. More than 15 nations are participating in the NATO partnership-building exercise, which will give each country the opportunity to share joint tactics, techniques, capabilities and procedures. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron wait on Ramp 4 here July 5 before leaving for Exercise Dacian Thunder July 6. The 81st FS, along with members of the Romanian air force, are working together during the exercise to practice close-air-support and combat search and rescue techniques to build partnerships while mutually improving their capabilities. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Second Lt. Robert Carpenter, 81st Fighter Squadron pilot, goes through a pre-flight inspection outside a hardened aircraft shelter here before leaving for Exercise Dacian Thunder July 6. The 81st FS, along with members of the Romanian air force, are working together during the exercise to practice close-air-support and combat search and rescue techniques to build partnerships while mutually improving their capabilities. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron taxi onto the flightline as another A-10 takes off for Exercise Dacian Thunder July 6. The 81st FS, along with members of the Romanian air force, are working together during the exercise to practice close-air-support and combat search and rescue techniques to build partnerships while mutually improving their capabilities. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KONYA, Turkey -- Airmen from Spangdahlem Air Base who participated in Anatolian Falcon 2012 pose for a group photo on the flightline here March 14. The U.S. and Turkish air forces were flying together during AF12 in an effort to strengthen relationships and ensure regional peace and stability. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Navy Adm. Jim Stavridis, U.S. European Command commander and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, visited with Airmen in Hangar 1 here Dec. 14 as part of a familiarization tour. Base leadership selected these Airmen to meet Stavridis from throughout the wing due to their superior performance. During the visit, Stavridis saw the unique capabilities the 52nd Fighter Wing provides to the European theater of operations and learned about some of the wing’s accomplishments this year. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Navy Adm. Jim Stavridis, U.S. European Command commander and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, visited with Airmen in Hangar 1 here Dec. 14 as part of a familiarization tour. He thanked the Airmen for their hard work to secure enduring stability in Europe and Eurasia. During the visit, Stavridis saw the unique capabilities the 52nd Fighter Wing provides to the European theater of operations and learned about some of the wing’s accomplishments this year. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Navy Adm. Jim Stavridis, U.S. European Command commander and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, filmed an American Forces Network commercial in Hangar 1 here Dec. 14. During his familiarization tour, Stavridis saw the unique capabilities the 52nd Fighter Wing provides to the European theater of operations and learned about some of the wing’s accomplishments this year. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 21, 2011) - Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility and 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadrons load cargo into a C-130J Super Hercules in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 21, 2011) - A C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, waits to be loaded with cargo in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 20, 2011) - Airmen load pallets of cargo into a C-130J Super Hercules in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 20, 2011) - Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility Squadron load cargo into a C-130J Super Hercules in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (March 21, 2011) - Airmen arriving to Aviano Air Base from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany and Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Airmen get onto a bus to be transported to lodging. The Airmen are on temporary duty to Aviano in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katherine Windish/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 18, 2011) -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 480th Fighter Squadron prepares for take-off from Spangdahlem Air Base in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nathanael Callon/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 18, 2011) -- Pilots from the 480th Fighter Squadron process through the personnel deployment function line prior to deploying in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nick Wilson/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 18, 2011) - A crew chief from the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon out of a hardened aircraft shelter here in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measuress" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BEZMER AIR BASE, Bulgaria -- Capt. Vladislav Todorov, a Bulgarian SU-25 pilot, explains the SU-25 cockpit to U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Priscilla Giddings, 81st Fighter Squadron A-10 pilot April 15, 2009. Pilots from the 81st FS and Bulgarian air force jointed together during Reunion April 2009 to hone their close air support and combat search and rescue capabilities. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NOVO SELO, Bulgaria -- An 81st Fighter Squadron A-10 "Warthog" fires ammunition during a training mission over Novo Selo Training Range, Bulgaria. The Spangdahlem A-10s were used to support Reunion April 2009, a joint training exercise between the U.S. and Bulgarian Air Forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BEZMER AIR BASE, Bulgaria -- An 81st Fighter Squadron A-10 "Warthog" taxis down the runway to take off on a training mission with Bulgarian SU-25s parked in the background at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria. The Spangdahlem A-10s deployed here to support Reunion April 2009, a U.S. and Bulgarian Air Forces joint training exercise. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...