• 21st OWS watches the skies

    Walking outside and seeing clouds or an incoming storm can incite different reactions. Some dread the stormy weather, while others enjoy it. Sometimes the weather isn’t always an important part of a particular mission, so people won’t think too much about a storm.

  • CV-22s visit Spangdahlem for acoustic testing

    A CV-22 Osprey operated Sept. 20-23, 2016 from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, for acoustic testing in preparation for the scheduled move of the 352nd Special Operations Wing.Officials will use this information to develop noise models that will help establish noise protection zones around

  • Spartans seize simulated shooter

    Defenders from the 48th Security Forces Squadron responded to the logistic readiness supply building after receiving a 911 call from simulated victims of an active shooter exercise Sept. 22.

  • Stike Eagles armed, ready

    When weapons systems officers of the 494th Fighter Squadron's Mighty Black Panthers decide to put munitions on a target, they know that target is going away.In Spain, maintenance Airmen ensure weapons loaded on the 494th FS's F-15E Strike Eagles are working properly for each and every air crew

  • Panthers showcase air power in Spain

    An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes off for a sortie in support of Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain Sep. 19. The training prepares NATO and allied forces’ flight leaders to be mission commanders,

  • Iceland hosts Northern Challenge 16 for EOD community

    Airmen from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, are participating in Exercise Northern Challenge 2016, more commonly called NOCH 16, which began here Sept. 12. NOCH 16 is an Icelandic-hosted, multinational, explosive ordnance disposal,

  • Crew chiefs ensure Panthers fly with precision

    For some people, making sure their cars work well enough to run every day may come as a challenge. For dedicated crew chiefs assigned to the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, keeping a $31.1 million fighter jet combat ready is just part of the daily grind. In Spain, crew chiefs are ready to meet